Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
guidottii
ID:
617965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Rivista Ital. Essenze Profumi 13: 232 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617297

Common Names

  • Commiphora Guidottii
  • Guidottii Myrrh
  • Gum Myrrh

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Synonyms

  • Commiphora sessiliflora Vollesen [unknown]

Description

Commiphora guidottii (also called Guidott's Myrrh, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 3m tall. It is native to Africa, occurring in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It typically grows in dry savanna and bushland.

Uses & Benefits

Commiphora guidottii 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 guidottii are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commiphora guidottii 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 guidottii

Commiphora guidottii can be found in Ethiopia and Somalia.

Commiphora guidottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora guidottii?

Commiphora guidottii

What are the common names of Commiphora guidottii?

Guidott's myrrh

What is the natural habitat of Commiphora guidottii?

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,

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