Somali frankincense tree
Boswellia carterii
The bulk church-incense frankincense of Somalia, close to and sometimes merged with B. sacra. Larger volumes, slightly greener and less fruity than Omani material.
| Family | Burseraceae |
|---|---|
| Order | Sapindales |
| Habit | Small tree of Somali coastal mountains |
| GBIF occurrence records | 365 |
Materials
Origins
Recorded in (top countries)
- Oman 128
- Yemen 68
- Somalia 57
- India 13
- United States 12
- Kuwait 4
- Belgium 1
- Canada 1