Myrrh.

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Nivel de cuidados

Difícil

Tipo de planta

Succulent shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 14 a 30 días

Tamaño adulto

9 to 15 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Late winter to early spring

Cuidados

This plant needs intense light and very well draining soil to mimic its native desert home. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal that the soil is staying too wet for too long. Keep it warm and dry, especially during the winter months.

Riego

Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.

Abonado

Use a balanced, diluted fertilizer only during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back dead or crossing branches once a year to maintain its shape.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its container, as it prefers to be slightly rootbound.

Suelo

Sandy, rocky, well draining

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

10 a 40°C

Humedad

20 a 50%

Seguridad

Personas

The plant contains compounds that may cause irritation if ingested in large quantities.

Niños

Keep children away from the sharp, thorny branches to prevent injury.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

There is no significant evidence of respiratory allergies associated with this species.

Comestibilidad

The resin is used in traditional medicine, but ingestion should be avoided without professional guidance due to potential toxicity.

Cómo identificarla

• Small, trifoliate leaves
• Thorny, gnarled branches
• Peeling, papery bark
• Produces fragrant resinous sap

Altura

2 a 5m

Anchura

1,5 a 4m

Hojas

green, gray-green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, red, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for extended periods.
• Scale insects — Small sap-sucking insects that can weaken the stems.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Summer

Group this plant with other drought-tolerant succulents to ensure consistent watering schedules.

Buenas compañeras

• Sábila — They share similar requirements for well-draining soil and minimal water.
• Rosa del desierto — Both plants thrive in hot, arid conditions with excellent drainage.

Especies parecidas

• Frankincense — It is a related tree that also produces a valuable aromatic resin.

Ciencia

Familia

Burseraceae

Género

Commiphora

Orden

Sapindales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

Conservación

It is not currently listed as endangered, but overharvesting of wild populations for resin is a concern.

This shrub survives in harsh, dry climates by entering dormancy during the hottest, driest months to conserve moisture.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

incense, perfumery, traditional medicine, ornamental specimen

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in bright, direct sunlight.

How often should I water it?

Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Commiphora is derived from the Greek words kommi, meaning gum, and phoros, meaning bearing. Myrrha comes from the Semitic word mur, meaning bitter, referring to the taste of the resin.

Bueno saberlo

• Myrrh has been used for thousands of years in incense and embalming.
• The plant is highly adapted to arid, rocky environments.
• It belongs to the Burseraceae family, which includes frankincense.
• The name Commiphora comes from Greek words meaning gum-bearing.