Commiphora guidottii
Scented myrrh
Commiphora guidottii, commonly known as a species of myrrh, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to arid African landscapes. Renowned for its aromatic resin, it possesses significant therapeutic potential. Traditionally used to treat inflammation and skin ailments, this plant offers valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Commiphora guidottii
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Commiphora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Commiphora guidottii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In English, it is frequently called scented myrrh or bisabol, while in Chinese, it is known as 香没药树.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 香没药树 | Wikidata |
| en | Scented myrrh | Wikidata |
| en | Bisabol | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Commiphora guidottii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-T-cadinol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-T-cadinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |