Commiphora virgata

Commiphora virgata

Family: Burseraceae.

Common names: Slender Corkwood

This small tree rarely grows more than 3 m tall with a thick, swollen trunk that has smooth, peeling, pale bark and a spreading crown of darker branches with small, trifoliolate leaves. The small, greenish flowers are followed by bright red fruits.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: August 2024