Commiphora campestris

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree. It has a sweet smelling gum or resin. It has spines. There are 5 subspecies.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In East Africa it grows between 10-1,200 m above sea level. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 230-800 mm. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The gum is chewed.

Edible parts

Gum

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Commiphora scheffleri Engl.;