Boswellia sacra (Frankincense) - Image 5

Botanical names: Boswellia sacra, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia undulato crenata

Common names: Frankincense, Olibanum Tree

Family: Burseraceae

Origin: Northeastern Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-12?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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