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Rock Myrrh

Commiphora saxicola, Burseraceae

Zones
912
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest ConfuserPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.58.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionOrnamentalErosion ControlMicroclimate Creation

Edible Parts

ResinBark Tea

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsWound HealingAntimicrobialAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Rock Myrrh grow in?

Rock Myrrh grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Rock Myrrh?

Good companions for Rock Myrrh include East African Frankincense, Namib Porkbush, Socotra Bean Caper, African Candelabra Tree.

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