Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 1: 123 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617498
Common Names
- Commiphora sulcata
- Guggul Myrrh
- Guggul
Description
Commiphora sulcata (also called Sulcate 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 sulcata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Commiphora sulcata are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Commiphora sulcata is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of up to 6 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for successful cultivation.
Where to Find Commiphora sulcata
Commiphora sulcata is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, deciduous forests and scrublands.
Commiphora sulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commiphora sulcata?
Commiphora sulcata
What is the common name of Commiphora sulcata?
Sulcata myrrh
What is the natural habitat of Commiphora sulcata?
Dry savannas and scrublands of East Africa
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,