Boswellia sacra
Olibanum Tree
Also known as: Boswellia bhaw-dajiana Birdw. +8 more
- Boswellia bhaw-dajiana Birdw.
- Boswellia bhaw-dajiana var. serrulata Engl.
- Boswellia carterae Birdw.
- Boswellia carterae var. subintegra Engl.
- Boswellia carterae var. undulato-crenata Engl.
- Boswellia carteri Birdw.
- Boswellia carteri var. subintegra Engl.
- Boswellia carteri var. undulatocrenata Engl.
- Boswellia undulatocrenata Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Burseraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Boswellia sacra (commonly known as Olibanum-Tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Burseraceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Temperate Asia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Oman, Somalia, Yemen
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Gulf States