Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 283 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617287
Common Names
- Commiphora Glaucescens
- Glaucescent Myrrh
- Gum Myrrh
Description
Commiphora glaucescens (also called Glaucous Commiphora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ethiopia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Commiphora glaucescens is used for its fragrant resin, which is used in perfumes and incense. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Commiphora glaucescens are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Commiphora glaucescens is a small shrub or tree native to tropical Africa. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Commiphora glaucescens
Commiphora glaucescens can be found in Ethiopia and Somalia.
Commiphora glaucescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commiphora glaucescens?
Commiphora glaucescens
What are the common names of Commiphora glaucescens?
Blue myrrh, Blue-leaf myrrh
What is the natural habitat of Commiphora glaucescens?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Yemen
Species in the Commiphora genus
Commiphora gariepensis,
Commiphora lacerata,
Commiphora steynii,
Commiphora kuneneana,
Commiphora otjihipana,
Commiphora acuminata,
Commiphora africana,
Commiphora alata,
Commiphora alaticaulis,
Commiphora anacardiifolia,
Commiphora angolensis,
Commiphora angustifoliolata,
Commiphora ankaranensis,
Commiphora antunesii,
Commiphora aprevalii,
Commiphora arafy,
Commiphora arenaria,
Commiphora baluensis,
Commiphora berardellii,
Commiphora berberidifolia,
Commiphora berryi,
Commiphora boranensis,
Commiphora brevicalyx,
Commiphora caerulea,
Commiphora campestris,
Commiphora capensis,
Commiphora capuronii,
Commiphora caudata,
Commiphora cervifolia,
Commiphora chaetocarpa,
Commiphora chevalieri,
Commiphora chiovendana,
Commiphora ciliata,
Commiphora coleopsis,
Commiphora confusa,
Commiphora corrugata,
Commiphora crenatoserrata,
Commiphora cuneifolia,
Commiphora cyclophylla,
Commiphora dalzielii,
Commiphora dinteri,
Commiphora discolor,
Commiphora drake-brockmanii,
Commiphora dulcis,
Commiphora edulis,
Commiphora eminii,
Commiphora engleri,
Commiphora enneaphylla,
Commiphora erlangeriana,
Commiphora erosa,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,