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Boswellia serrata Roxb.

Nomenclature

Boswellia serrata Roxb.. is accepted by Thulin (2020) and IPNI (2023)

Synonyms:

Boswellia.glabra Roxb.
Boswellia hirsuta Sm.
Boswellia serrata var. Kuntze
Boswellia serrata var. glabra (Roxb.) A.W.Benn.
Boswellia thurifera Roxb.
Chloroxylon dupada Buch.-Ham.
Libanus thuriferus Colebr.

Description

Boswellia serrata is a tree up to 15 m. It is widespread in India and has been recorded in Sri Lanka.

Distribution

India, Sri Lanka

Current known distribution

Current predicted distribution

Altitude range

117-1200m

Flowering and fruiting times

Flowering

December-June

Fruiting

December- May

IUCN threat status

Not Evaluated

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