Boswellia neglecta

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m high. The leaves are in tufts on small side shoots. The flowers are greenish white. The fruit are red and 3 sided with 3 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Kenya it grows between 200-1,350 m altitude. It grows in drier places with a rainfall between 350-600 mm per year. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Middle East, Oman, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda

How it is used for food

The resin or gum is chewed. The bark is used for making tea. The fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Gum, bark - tea, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dakkara, Kinondo, Mirafur, Ubani

Synonyms

Boswellia campestris Engl.; Boswellia elegans Engl.; Boswellia hildebrandtii Engl.; Boswellia holstii Engl.; Boswellia multifoliolata Engl.;