Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 12 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617375
Common Names
- Commiphora Mukul
- Mukul Myrrh
- Gum Myrrh
Synonyms
- Balsamea mukul Baill. [unknown]
- Balsamodendrum mukul Hook. ex Stocks [unknown]
- Balsamodendrum roxburghii Stocks [unknown]
Description
Commiphora mukul (also called Guggul, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to the tropical regions of India, and grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Commiphora mukul 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 mukul 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 mukul is a small, slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). It is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.
Where to Find Commiphora mukul
Commiphora mukul can be found in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Commiphora mukul FAQ
What is the common name of Commiphora mukul?
The common name of Commiphora mukul is Indian Bdellium Tree
What is the natural habitat of Commiphora mukul?
The natural habitat of Commiphora mukul is dry deciduous forests
What is the scientific name of Commiphora mukul?
The scientific name of Commiphora mukul is Commiphora mukul
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,