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Commiphora

Commiphora

9.9
A group of trees and shrubs from Africa and India that make a scented resin like myrrh
  • noun
  • /kəˈmɪfərə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many traditional medicines use products derived from Commiphora trees.

Examples

  • Botanists studying East African flora often classify several shrubs and trees under the genus Commiphora.

  • Commiphora species are well known for producing myrrh, a valuable aromatic resin.

  • The Commiphora tree is known for its fragrant resin.

  • Many traditional medicines use Commiphora extracts.

  • Myrrh is harvested from the resin of the Commiphora tree, which is valued for its aromatic properties.

  • In traditional medicine, the Commiphora genus is known for producing resins that have antiseptic qualities.

  • The Commiphora trees thrive in arid regions, often showing resilience in harsh environmental conditions.

Compounds

Commiphora myrrha
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from eastern Africa and Asia that makes fragrant resin used in perfume, incense and medicine

Surface Forms

Commiphora singular
Commiphoras plural

Etymology

Commiphora comes from Greek parts kommi meaning 'gum' or 'resin' and -phora meaning 'to carry'. So Commiphora literally means a 'gum-bearing' tree, which fits because these trees produce scented resins like myrrh.