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Photo by Thomas Müller.


A plant from Uhlig-kakteen.de.

Author: Heinrich Gustav Adolf  Engler, 1894
Family:  BURSERACEAE
Origin:  Namibia
Soil:  Mix?
Water:  Medium?
Sun:  Maximum
Thickness:  15-20 Centimetres?
Height:  1,5 Metres?
Flower:  Greenish White
Propagate:  Seeds/Cuttings
Names:  Sugar Candy Tree
Synonyms:  -

This member of the Burseraceae family was given this name by Heinrich Gustav Adolf  Engler in 1894. It is found in Namibia, and I GUESS it will prefer a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. I THINK the stem can grow to 15 or even 20 centimetres in diameter and reach one and a half meters. The flowers are greenish white.

The genera name from Greek kommi; 'gum' and Greek -phoros; 'carrying' for the balsam-like scented resin. The species name means 'sweet' or 'pleasant'.

 Please E-m@il.me, if you can add any information.


The leaf by Salicyna, Wikimedia.org.