Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burseraceae

Genus:

Commiphora

Species:

Commiphora pterocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, browsers

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire, common in fire-prone savannas and miombo woodlands. Adapted to periodic burning typical of African dry woodlands.