Genus Boswellia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of trees of North Africa and India that yield incense.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Boswellia, also known as frankincense trees, are widely cultivated in North Africa and India for their economic value.
- Boswellia papyrifera, a species of the genus Boswellia, is a tree native to the mountainous regions of North Africa.
- Frankincense resin, extracted from the genus Boswellia, has been traded and used in traditional medicine and rituals for thousands of years.
- The genus Boswellia comprises six species, including Boswellia sacra, which is commonly used to produce high-quality frankincense resin.
- Boswellia serrata, a species of the genus Boswellia, is native to India and is often used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various health conditions.