Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burseraceae

Genus:

Commiphora

Species:

Commiphora kerstingii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

browsers, seed-eating birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown after fire, common in fire-prone West African savannas. Thick bark provides some fire protection.