Desert Myrrh

Commiphora glaucescens, Burseraceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Gumbo LimboBursera simaruba

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Thick-horned WattleAcacia pachyceras

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Karoo GoldRhigozum obovatum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bead-bean TreeMaerua angolensis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bushman's PoisonAdenium boehmianum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert BeanMaerua crassifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

African MesquiteProsopis africana

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Red AcaciaVachellia seyal

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Elephant TreeBursera microphylla

Both are resinous desert trees that may produce competing allelochemicals

Fragrant Elephant TreeBursera odorata

Both produce aromatic terpenoid compounds that can inhibit nearby plant establishment

Grey-leaved Saucer BerryCordia sinensis

Both are drought-tolerant trees that may compete for growing space in arid regions

Uses

Functions

Resin ProductionErosion ControlWildlife HabitatLiving Pharmacy

Edible Parts

Bark Tea

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialAnti-InflammatoryWound HealingDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Myrrh grow in?

Desert Myrrh grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Desert Myrrh?

Good companions for Desert Myrrh include Gumbo Limbo, Thick-horned Wattle, Karoo Gold, Bead-bean Tree, Bushman's Poison.

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