Commiphora sulcata
Chiov
Burseraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical shrub or tree in the Burseraceae family capable of growing in arid places, with edible leaves.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Somalia,
Notes
There are about 165 Commiphora species.
Also Known As
Bacaroor
References (4)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 69
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 180
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 5th April 2011]
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
