Of all the 5 species of Commiphora on Socotra Commiphora kua is the only one that is not endemic. It is also the only one that is a shrub no taller than 1 meter and is often prostrate, all other species are trees. The papery and peeling bark is also a telltale character.
Elevation: 373 meters.
Native range is Eritrea to Zambia, South Arabian Peninsula.
The following additional species of Commiphora are found on Socotra – all endemic:
Commiphora ornifolia
Commiphora parvifolia
Commiphora planifrons
Commiphora socotrana
Last updated on 19 June 2024
