Commiphora capensis

Commiphora capensis

Native to:
Namibia | South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Burseraceae
Genus:
Commiphora
Species:
Commiphora capensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Notes:
Seeds require scarification to break physical dormancy; germination may be erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash