Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead)
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) trunk displaying peeling tan bark layers over green skin.
Botanical names: Commiphora gileadensis, Commiphora opobalsamum
Common names: Balm of Gilead, Mecca Myrrh
Family: Burseraceae
Origin: Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineThe stem will eventualy grow up to 40 centimetres in diameter, the whole bush up to five metres. The flowers are white to cream colored, and the is is possible to propagate it from cuttings.
Commiphora gileadensis relates to the 'Balm of Gilead', which was used for its fragrance as well as healing properties.
Similar plants: Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead)
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) tree with small green leaves growing among large rocky stones
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) branches with small round brown fruit and tiny green foliage.
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) stem with green bark and light brown peeling layers above soil
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) showing a woody stem and delicate light green foliage
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) showing textured tan peeling bark on the main woody trunk.
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) white flower open on a slender woody branch with green leaves
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) woody branches holding small green leaves with round fruit.
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) small yellow flowers with orange anthers near green leaves
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) small yellow and white flowers on a woody branch
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) plant with small green leaves and thin red stems
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) branch with small round green fruit and simple oval leaves.
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) branch with small green leaves and tiny brown flower parts.
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) woody stems with light green leaves growing from the soil
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) showing small green leaves and thin red stems above soil
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) yellow white flowers and green leaves on woody stems.
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) small green fruit among many tiny green leaves on branches
Commiphora gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) white flower with green trifoliate leaves on a woody branch
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