Slender corkwood
Commiphora virgata
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It can grow to 5 m high.
It is host to an edible caterpillar (Usta wallengrenii).
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in areas with a rainfall below 250 mm and a dry season of 8-11 months. It is often on dry stony soils over limestone rock. It grows between 400-1,300 m altitude. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Namibia, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Gum
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Antob, Omumbara, Soba