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Namaqua Commiphora

Commiphora capensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige)
Family
Burseraceae
Genus
Commiphora
Species
Commiphora capensis (Namaqua Commiphora)

Similar Species in Commiphora

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Blue-leaved corkwood
Commiphora glaucescens
Least Concern
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Copper-stem Corkwood
Commiphora harveyi
Least Concern
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Glossy-leaved Corkwood
Commiphora schimperi
Least Concern
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Indian bdellium-tree
Commiphora wightii
Critically Endangered
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Forest Corkwood
Commiphora woodii
Least Concern
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Karee-leaved Commiphora
Commiphora gracilifrondosa
Least Concern
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Lebombo Corkwood
Commiphora zanzibarica
Least Concern
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Poison-grub
Commiphora angolensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Namaqua Commiphora?
The scientific name of Namaqua Commiphora is Commiphora capensis. It belongs to the genus Commiphora.
What is the conservation status of Namaqua Commiphora?
Namaqua Commiphora (Commiphora capensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Namaqua Commiphora belong to?
Namaqua Commiphora (Commiphora capensis) belongs to the genus Commiphora, which is part of the taxonomic family Burseraceae.
Is Namaqua Commiphora endangered?
No, Namaqua Commiphora (Commiphora capensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Namaqua Commiphora belong to?
Namaqua Commiphora (Commiphora capensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Namaqua Commiphora?
The closest relatives of Namaqua Commiphora in the genus Commiphora include Blue-leaved corkwood, Copper-stem Corkwood, Glossy-leaved Corkwood, Indian bdellium-tree, Forest Corkwood.

Genus Commiphora — 13 Species

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Blue-leaved corkwood
Commiphora glaucescens
LC 🐾
Copper-stem Corkwood
Commiphora harveyi
LC 🐾
Glossy-leaved Corkwood
Commiphora schimperi
LC 🐾
Indian bdellium-tree
Commiphora wightii
CR
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Namaqua Commiphora
Commiphora capensis
LC
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Forest Corkwood
Commiphora woodii
LC 🐾
Karee-leaved Commiphora
Commiphora gracilifrondosa
LC 🐾
Lebombo Corkwood
Commiphora zanzibarica
LC 🐾
Poison-grub
Commiphora angolensis
LC 🐾
Purple-stem Commiphora
Commiphora multijuga
LC 🐾
Satin-bark Corkwood
Commiphora tenuipetiolata
LC 🐾
Cork Tree
Commiphora pyracanthoides
LC 🐾
Small-leaved Commiphora
Commiphora dinteri
LC
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