Commiphora woodii
Engl.
Burseraceae
Commiphora caryifolia Oliv.
Common Name:
General Information
Commiphora woodii is a tree growing up to 15 metres tall[
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The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use of its gum and wood. It is sometimes grown as a living fence.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
East Africa - Mozambique, S. Africa.
Habitat
Usually found on the slopes of mountains or in kloofs as part of coastal forests[
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Properties
Other Uses Rating | |
Habit | Tree |
Height | 12.00 m |
Self-fertile | No |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
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Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Agroforestry Uses:
Stem cuttings are often planted to develop into live fences[
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Other Uses
A gum is obtained from the bark[
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The wood is light in weight. It is used for fishing floats[
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Propagation
Seed -
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