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Cork Tree

Commiphora pyracanthoides

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 (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Sapindales (Sapindales)
Family
Burseraceae
Genus
Commiphora
Species
Commiphora pyracanthoides (Cork Tree)

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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Forest Corkwood
Commiphora woodii
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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Karee-leaved Commiphora
Commiphora gracilifrondosa
Least Concern
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Lebombo Corkwood
Commiphora zanzibarica
Least Concern
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Namaqua Commiphora
Commiphora capensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Commiphora — 13 Species

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