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Commiphora hildebrandtii

Family: Burseraceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m tall. The young branches are hairy. The leaves have 3 leaflets or 5-7 leaflets.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Djibouti, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia


How it is used for food

The roots are chewed when thirsty.

Edible parts

Roots - moisture


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Balsamea hildebrandtii Engl.; Commiphora ogadensis Chiov.; Commiphora tephrodes Chiov.;