Author: |
Heinrich Gustav Adolf Engler, 1883 |
Family: |
BURSERACEAE |
Origin: |
Northern Cape,
Cape Province; South Africa, Namibia |
Soil: |
Mix |
Water:
|
Minimum |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
15
Centimetres |
Height: |
80-400
Centimetres |
Flower:
|
Greenish
Yellow |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names:
|
Namaqua
Corkwood |
Synonyms: |
Balsamodendrum capense Sond.
Balsamea capensis, Engl. |
This member of the Burseraceae
family was described by Heinrich Gustav Adolf Engler inn 1883. It is found in
the northern-western and southern South Africa and Namibia, growing in cracks of the
limestone. The stem can grow to 15 centimetres in diameter, the
whole bush can reach from 80 to 400 centimetres. The flowers are
greenish-yellow. The
genera name from Greek kommi; 'gum' and Greek -phoros;
'carrying' for the balsam-like scented resin. The species name means
'from the cape'. |