Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
kua
ID:
617998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br. ex Royle) Vollesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 37 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617330

Common Names

  • Commiphora kua
  • Kua myrrh
  • Kua resin

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Synonyms

  • Amyris kafal Forssk. [unknown]
  • Balsamea abyssinica Engl. [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum abyssinicum Engl. [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum habessinica O.Berg [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum kua Brown ex Royle [unknown]
  • Balsamus kafal Stackh. [unknown]
  • Commiphora abyssinica Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora assaortensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Commiphora atramentaria Chiov. [unknown]
  • Commiphora bruceae Chiov. [unknown]
  • Commiphora candidula Sprague [unknown]
  • Commiphora crenulata Chiov. [unknown]
  • Commiphora dancaliensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Commiphora ellenbeckii Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora flaviflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora gowlello Sprague [unknown]
  • Commiphora gracilispina J.B.Gillett [unknown]
  • Commiphora habessinica (O.Berg) Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora habessinica crenulata A.Terracc. [unknown]
  • Commiphora incisa Chiov. [unknown]
  • Commiphora kua gowlello (Sprague) J.B.Gillett [unknown]
  • Commiphora lindensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora salubris Engl. [unknown]
  • Commiphora subsessilifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum kafal (Forssk.) Kunth ex DC. [unknown]
  • Balsamodendrum habessinicum O.Berg [unknown]
  • Commiphora habessinica tanganyikensis J.B.Gillett [unknown]

Description

Commiphora kua (also called 'Kua Commiphora', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Somalia and Ethiopia. It grows up to 5 meters tall and has yellow-green leaves. It prefers dry climates and is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commiphora kua is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an incense for religious ceremonies, and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commiphora kua has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commiphora kua is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to arid regions of Africa, and is tolerant of drought and poor soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Commiphora kua

Commiphora kua can be found in the dry regions of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and India.

Commiphora kua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commiphora kua?

Commiphora kua

What is the common name of Commiphora kua?

Kua myrrh

What is the natural habitat of Commiphora kua?

Commiphora kua is native to Namibia and Angola

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733548: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.