Commiphora ovalifolia

Commiphora ovalifolia

Native to:
Kenya

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
400 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green
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:
Seeds germinate readily with warmth and light moisture. Fresh seeds have better germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI