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Myrrh

Botanical name: Commiphora

Myrrh

Botanical name: Commiphora

Description

The genus contains approximately 190 species of shrubs and trees, which are distributed throughout the (sub-) tropical regions. Leaves in myrrh are pinnately compound (or very rarely unifoliolate). Many species are armed with spines. Bark is often exfoliating, peeling in thin sheets to reveal colorful, sometimes photosynthetic bark, below. Stems are frequently succulent, especially in species native to drier environments. Flowers are subdioecious and fruits are drupes, usually with a 2-locular ovary (one is abortive).

Species of Myrrh

Soft-leaved commiphora

Soft-leaved commiphora (Commiphora mollis) is a tree that looks quite bizarre. The deciduous plant exudes a pleasing fragrance and has a greenish-grey trunk. The specific epithet mollis in the Latin name means 'soft', and refers to the peculiar trunk texture of this tree. These trees are typically found at medium to low altitudes.

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Vascular plants

Class

Dicotyledons

Order

Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies

Family

Torchwood

Genus

Myrrh

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