Abyssinian Myrrh
Commiphora kua
- Native to:
- Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Oman, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia
Salicyna,Salicyna,Salicyna,Salicyna,Salicyna,W. C. Burger,Carson, Joseph; Colen, J. H.; Robert P. Smith.,Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen,Brandt, Wilhelm; Gürke, M.; Köhler, F. E.; Pabst, G.; Schellenberg, G.; Vogtherr, Max.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Burseraceae
- Genus:
- Commiphora
- Species:
- Commiphora kua
- USDA Symbol:
- COHA4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from roots after fire or damage; drought-deciduous adaptation allows survival in fire-prone African savannas.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions