{"product_id":"boswellia-neglecta","title":"Boswellia neglecta","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eBoswellia neglecta\u003c\/i\u003e is native to the arid regions of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eEast Africa\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eHorn of Africa\u003c\/b\u003e. Its natural range spans across \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003eEthiopia, Kenya, Somalia\u003c\/b\u003e, and extends into parts of Tanzania and Uganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/b\u003e This species thrives in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003esemi-arid bushlands and deciduous thickets\u003c\/b\u003e, often found growing alongside \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eAcacia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eCommiphora\u003c\/i\u003e species. It is well-adapted to harsh environments, typically anchoring itself in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"209\"\u003erocky limestone slopes, red sandy soils, or volcanic terrains\u003c\/b\u003e. It is found at elevations ranging from 200 to 1,350 meters above sea level, where it survives long dry seasons by entering a dormant state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eBoswellia neglecta\u003c\/i\u003e is a hardy, deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching 3 to 8 meters in height, and is highly valued for its aromatic resin and ornamental form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Bark:\u003c\/b\u003e It often develops a multi-stemmed, rugged, and gnarled appearance, which makes it a favorite for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003epachycaul or bonsai-style\u003c\/b\u003e cultivation. Unlike many other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003eBoswellia\u003c\/i\u003e species that have papery peeling bark, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003eB. neglecta\u003c\/i\u003e features a distinctively \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"253\"\u003edark, grey to blackish bark\u003c\/b\u003e that remains relatively tight, though it may flake in small, thin pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e The leaves are small, pinnate (compound), and dark green. They are often clustered at the tips of short, sometimes spine-like branchlets, giving the plant a delicate, airy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Resin:\u003c\/b\u003e It produces small, inconspicuous creamy-white to yellowish flowers. However, it is most famous for its resin, known as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003e\"Black Frankincense.\"\u003c\/b\u003e The resin exudes naturally from the trunk and hardens into dark, aromatic tears, prized for their sweet, earthy, and balsamic scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47361162346749,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/boswellia-neglecta_6.jpg?v=1775655551","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/boswellia-neglecta","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}