Author: | Kaj
Børge Vollesen, 1985 |
Family: |
BURSERACEAE |
Origin: |
Somali
Republic, Ethiopia |
Soil: |
Grit |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
50
Centimetres |
Height: |
3-5
Metres |
Flower:
|
Green - Yellow |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
Commiphora
guidottii, Emilio Chiovenda, 1931. |
This member of the Burseraceae
family was described by Kaj
Børge Vollesen in 1985. It is found in the Somali
Republic and Ethiopia, growing in grit with some water and
lots of sun. It can grow to three or even five meters in height, and
50 centimetres in diameter. The small flowers are greenish to yellow.
The genera name from Greek
kommi; 'gum' and Greek -phoros; 'carrying' for the
balsam-like scented resin. The species name referring to
this plant's stalkless flowers. |