Commiphora marlothii

Commiphora marlothii

Native to:
Botswana | DR Congo | South Africa | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
400 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
greenish-yellow, cream
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates readily. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown soon after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI