Commiphora leptophloeos (Mart.) J.B.Gillett

Species

Angiosperms > Sapindales > Burseraceae > Commiphora

Characteristics

A spiny tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 6-9 m tall. The trunk can be 40-60 cm across.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
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Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 7.0 - 8.5
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Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

Dryland forest and scrub, usually on well-drained, deep, chalky soils.
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It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid regions.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The aril of layer around the seeds is eaten raw.
Uses animal food environmental use gum material medicinal wood
Edible arils fruits
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Cultivation

It is used as a hedge.
Mode seedlings
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Images

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Distribution

Commiphora leptophloeos world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Paraguay, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Conservation status

Commiphora leptophloeos threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63940-2
WFO ID wfo-0000617344
COL ID XG77
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Synonyms

Bursera martiana Commiphora leptophloeos Icica leptophloeos Bursera orinocensis Bursera leptophloeos