Kataf Myrrh

Commiphora kataf, Burseraceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TamarugoProsopis tamarugo

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Mopane TreeColophospermum mopane

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Grey-haired AcaciaVachellia gerrardii

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Woolly CaperCapparis tomentosa

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Socotra Desert RoseAdenium socotranum

Both produce resinous compounds that may have allelopathic effects on nearby plants

Uses

Functions

Resin ProductionMedicineErosion ControlWindbreakLiving Fence

Edible Parts

Resin

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticWound HealingRespiratory Health

Common Questions

What zones does Kataf Myrrh grow in?

Kataf Myrrh grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Kataf Myrrh?

Good companions for Kataf Myrrh include Tamarugo, Mopane Tree, Grey-haired Acacia, Woolly Caper.

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