Frankincense tree
The incense tree produces an aromatic resin which is called frankincense. Frankincense is used in incense and perfumes.
Names
Scientific
Boswellia sacra
Synonym
Boswellia carterii
English
Frankincense
Incense tree
Dutch
Olibanum
Wierookboom
Spanish
Árbol del incienso
French
Arbre à encens
German
Arabischer Weihrauch
Somalischer Weihrauch
Taxonomy
Order
Sapindales
Family
Burseraceae
Genus
Boswellia
Species
Boswellia sacra (Incense tree)
Crop categories
Arid crops
Essential oils
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Tropical crops
Wild-harvested crops
Pictures
Frankincense