Commiphora kerstingii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Commiphora ararobba

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Sapindales and is a member of the family Burseraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Commiphora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the countries of Nigeria and Togo. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting both Cameroon and the Central African Republic. Additionally, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Chad. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse tropical environments where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Commiphora kerstingii is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons within its native environment. Morphologically, the plant is classified as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, which indicates that its reproductive buds are borne on aerial shoots well above the ground level. This growth strategy enables the species to maintain a stable presence in its habitat, utilizing its perennial nature to withstand environmental fluctuations over long periods.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Commiphora kerstingii is characterized by its woody growth form, which manifests primarily as a tree. This plant exhibits a significant stature, with its height ranging from a minimum of approximately 6.10 meters to a maximum of about 9.14 meters.

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Plant height min:

6.096074128 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Commiphora kerstingii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Masticadienonic acid.

Masticadienonic acid

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Commiphora kerstingii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Commiphora kerstingii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, prostate cancer.

Cancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Prostate cancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology