Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burseraceae

Genus:

Commiphora

Species:

Commiphora ugogensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic savanna fires with ability to resprout from woody base and root crown after burning.