Mazhar Botanic Garden

Commiphora harveyi (Engl.) Engl.

Red stem corkwood

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001152
Common name: Red stem corkwood
English name: Copper-stem corkwood,
Native: South Africa
Country: South Africa
(PGR): Rare

deciduous and dioecious tree grow 4-8 tall stem dark green bark with chunks of bronze, papery peeling pieces leaves compound, 3-5 leaflets flowers pale yellow to whitish in clusters of axillary heads fruit small 15 mm long, pink to red when ripe

An interesting tree because of its unusual appearance of silky, copper-like bark that peels in large flakes a great specimen for making bonsai trees and an excellent garden feature plant. This tree stores plenty of water in the roots and stem and humans chew the soft heartwood to rehydrate.

Balsamea harveyi Engl - Protium africanum Harv

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Texture: Adaptable Medium loamy Mostly sand
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area Desert
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds - large cuttings
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 9
pH range: 6.0-7.0

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