Commiphora woodii

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree. It loses its leaves. It grows 12 m tall. The young branches are shallowly fluted. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. The leaflets are narrowly oval. They have teeth along the edge.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Commiphora caryifolia Oliv.;