Boswellia papyrifera (Small) Ethiopian Frankincense Legendary Biblical Magic Medicinal Tree
An insanely rare species we are proud to be able to offer - A true collector’s gem
Frankincense is the famous and coveted resin of lore, a tree that produces a fragrant resin so coveted that was worth more than its weight in gold during ancient times
Easy to grow and keep as a potted bonsai-like specimen in any succulent collection
Own an amazing showy species that makes an inspiring conversation piece
Begin the journey to producing your own highly valuable frankincense resin
The plant offered is shown in the first few photos. It looks small, but will quickly grow from the tuber/root it is sprouting from. We can't often make small plants of this species so this is a great way to get a good deal on a really rare Boswellia! The last photo shows the mother tree it was cloned from
Boswellia papyrifera is a critically endangered species and the most potent medicinally in terms of Boswellic Acid, an incredibly powerful and promising compound which has been researched and shows promise for its potent anticancer and anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) is actually the official source of the widely available herbal supplement known simply as ‘Boswellia’ which is marketed for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation, howevwr thuis species contains around 10x this medicinal compound than B.serrata resin does! Boswellia sacra, while famed for its perfume uses, is less potent in this compound than Boswellia serrata.
Boswellic acid has shown much promise in research related to cancer!
It is also an incredibly beautiful species with much larger leaves than any other Boswellia we have grown!
Here is some general information about frankincense resin:
is the main species used for perfume in the median day, and was one of the most widely traded during times of antiquity and was used for prayer and divine rituals, rites of kingship and sacred burial and sacrifice. This is why the wise men would’ve viewed it as a worthy gift to the infant Christ. Myrrh, the other resin gift mentioned is a close botanical relative of frankincense. It was also used many centuries before Christ, by the indigenous people of the Present day Middle East, Arabian peninsula and NE Africa
The resin of this tree is a widely beloved perfume ingredient and has been used for incense for thousands of years. The resin itself was harvested from deep in the desert from the trunks of trees which are periodically cut to release the sap and left to cure in the air. Once it is dry it is ready for harvesting. Wild trees grow very slowly and are under immense pressure from over harvesting habitat destruction and wars. Growing frankincense in the garden is one way to help preserve these irreplaceable gems of the botanical world!
CARE:For us in Florida these plants have fared well with plenty of water and sunshine. We keep them in terra cotta pots planted in a rich well-draining organic soil mix. Plants naturally lose their leaves and go dormant in the winter, and sprout leaves again in late spring early summer and begin growing rapidly during the warm weather! Easy to care for and keep as a small succulent specimen with the aged and gnarled look of a bonsai!
An insanely rare species we are proud to be able to offer - A true collector’s gem
Frankincense is the famous and coveted resin of lore, a tree that produces a fragrant resin so coveted that was worth more than its weight in gold during ancient times
Easy to grow and keep as a potted bonsai-like specimen in any succulent collection
Own an amazing showy species that makes an inspiring conversation piece
Begin the journey to producing your own highly valuable frankincense resin
The plant offered is shown in the first few photos. It looks small, but will quickly grow from the tuber/root it is sprouting from. We can't often make small plants of this species so this is a great way to get a good deal on a really rare Boswellia! The last photo shows the mother tree it was cloned from
Boswellia papyrifera is a critically endangered species and the most potent medicinally in terms of Boswellic Acid, an incredibly powerful and promising compound which has been researched and shows promise for its potent anticancer and anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) is actually the official source of the widely available herbal supplement known simply as ‘Boswellia’ which is marketed for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation, howevwr thuis species contains around 10x this medicinal compound than B.serrata resin does! Boswellia sacra, while famed for its perfume uses, is less potent in this compound than Boswellia serrata.
Boswellic acid has shown much promise in research related to cancer!
It is also an incredibly beautiful species with much larger leaves than any other Boswellia we have grown!
Here is some general information about frankincense resin:
is the main species used for perfume in the median day, and was one of the most widely traded during times of antiquity and was used for prayer and divine rituals, rites of kingship and sacred burial and sacrifice. This is why the wise men would’ve viewed it as a worthy gift to the infant Christ. Myrrh, the other resin gift mentioned is a close botanical relative of frankincense. It was also used many centuries before Christ, by the indigenous people of the Present day Middle East, Arabian peninsula and NE Africa
The resin of this tree is a widely beloved perfume ingredient and has been used for incense for thousands of years. The resin itself was harvested from deep in the desert from the trunks of trees which are periodically cut to release the sap and left to cure in the air. Once it is dry it is ready for harvesting. Wild trees grow very slowly and are under immense pressure from over harvesting habitat destruction and wars. Growing frankincense in the garden is one way to help preserve these irreplaceable gems of the botanical world!
CARE:For us in Florida these plants have fared well with plenty of water and sunshine. We keep them in terra cotta pots planted in a rich well-draining organic soil mix. Plants naturally lose their leaves and go dormant in the winter, and sprout leaves again in late spring early summer and begin growing rapidly during the warm weather! Easy to care for and keep as a small succulent specimen with the aged and gnarled look of a bonsai!