About Indian Balm of Gilead
Indian Balm of Gilead (Commiphora berryi) is a tree belonging to the Burseraceae family (Bursera Family). It is typically found in dry deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Commiphora berryi
- Genus
- Commiphora
- Family
- BURSERACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Mudgiluvai, Mulkilluvai, கிலுவை
- Malayalam
- Usuva
Botanical family
Burseraceae
Bursera Family
Indian Balm of Gilead belongs to the Burseraceae family.
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