Kenya frankincense
Commiphora confusa
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 6 m tall. It can have spines. The bark is brownish and peels off. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The flowers are yellowish green. Female flowers occur singly. The fruit are oval and 8-10 mm long by 2-4 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,250 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The gum is chewable. (Some of the gum is not chewed.)
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
It can be grown as a hedge.
Its other names
Local names
Qeyi