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.;