Commiphora guidottii

Commiphora guidottii, commonly known as scented myrrh or bisabol, is a tree or shrub species that is native to the countries of Somalia and Ethiopia. Essential oil from its oleo-gum-resin has been researched for its use in topical treatment of wounds.

Commiphora guidottii
The oleo-gum-resin of C. guidottii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Burseraceae
Genus: Commiphora
Species:
C. guidottii
Binomial name
Commiphora guidottii
Chiov. ex Guid.
Synonyms
  • Commiphora sessiliflora Vollesen
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