Commiphora capensis
Namaqua Commiphora, Namaqua Corkwood
Also known as: Balsamea capensis (Sond.) Engl. +4 more
- Balsamea capensis (Sond.) Engl.
- Balsamodendrum capense Sond.
- Commiphora rangeana Engl.
- Commiphora ruquietiana Dinter & Engl. ex Engl.
- Elaphrium capense (Sond.) DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Burseraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Commiphora capensis (commonly known as Namaqua Commiphora or Namaqua Corkwood) is a shrub belonging to the Burseraceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Namibia