Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 144 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617359
Common Names
- Commiphora merkii
- Merki's myrrh
- Merki myrrh
Description
Commiphora merkii (also called 'Merki's 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 merkii 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 merkii are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Commiphora merkii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to dry, rocky areas in the Middle East. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seed should be kept moist and warm until germination, which can take up to several months. Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Commiphora merkii
Commiphora merkii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Commiphora merkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commiphora merkii?
Commiphora merkii
What are the common names of Commiphora merkii?
Merki's myrrh
What is the natural habitat of Commiphora merkii?
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,