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Commiphora Jacq.
Highly diversified genus, with many taxonomical unresolved issues. Composed of about 200 species, distributed throughout tropical regions around the world, with 3 woody species in North Africa.
Key to species
1 Leaves simple and stems spiny Commiphora quadricincta
1 Leaves with 3-5 leaflets 2
2 Stems without spines Commiphora gileadensis
2 Branches ending in spines Commiphora africana
Updated by: H. Sainz.