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Scented myrrh

Commiphora guidottii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scented myrrh, scientifically known as Commiphora guidottii, is a precious medicinal plant native to the arid regions of East Africa. Renowned for its aromatic resin, it possesses potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. Traditionally used in holistic healing, this species offers significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmaceutical applications.

Family
Burseraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Commiphora Sessiliflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Commiphora guidottii

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Sapindales and the family Burseraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Commiphora as the species Commiphora guidottii.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Burseraceae
Genus Commiphora

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the specific regions of Northeast Tropical Africa. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Ethiopia. Additionally, the species can be found growing across the landscapes of Somalia. These two countries represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal species. Therefore, its distribution is limited to these specific East African territories.

Region Area
Northeast Tropical Africa Ethiopia
Northeast Tropical Africa Somalia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Commiphora guidottii is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a structural habit typical of many species within its genus. This plant is distinctly woody in its composition, possessing a durable, lignified framework that supports its vegetative development.

Growth form :
shrub
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Commiphora guidottii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-T-Cadinol.

Chemicals reported in Commiphora guidottii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-T-Cadinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-T-Cadinol

  1. Planta medica