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Boswellia socotrana Balf.f.

Nomenclature

Boswellia socotrana Balf.f.. is accepted by Thulin (2020) and IPNI (2023)

Synonyms:

Boswellia socotrana Balf.f subsp. socotrana

Description

Boswellia socotrana is a tree up to 9m and is endemic to Socotra island.

Distribution

Yemen (Socotra)

Current known distribution

Altitude range

100-550m

Flowering and fruiting times

Flowering

March-April

Fruiting

April

IUCN threat status

VUD2 (Miller,A.2004)

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