Seeds of the Bumber tree - Hambo - Al-Makhit (Cordia myxa)

Common name: Bumber Scientific name: Cordia myxa Also known as: Sbasstan Dabaq - Makhait - Hambo - Jao - Bahraini Goj A tropical perennial and fast-growing tree, with a medium-hard gray trunk that exceeds 12 meters in height. Its leaves are oval, smooth, and thick. It is distinguished by its fragrant flowers and its fruits, which are considered summer fruits. • Flower of the Bumber tree: Its small white flowers form in terminal clusters and groups, and are characterized by being fragrant with a pleasant scent. • Seeds and fruit of the Bumber tree: It bears fruit during the summer, and its spherical fruits reach a diameter of up to 2 cm. They become more yellow as they ripen, and inside the fruit is a viscous liquid substance that accompanies its flesh, which is rich in sugar. • Growing season of the Bumber tree: It is cultivated outdoors during the moderate weather periods in autumn and spring. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and where it receives sunlight or adequate lighting for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for the Bumber tree: The Bumber tree is one of the most heat-tolerant trees and is also characterized by its resistance to strong winds. • Method of cultivating the Bumber tree: It propagates through cuttings and seeds that are soaked in water for several hours before planting them in soil at a depth of 1-2 cm. • Benefits and uses: It is cultivated as a fruit with edible fruits, and some plant it for shade and decoration. Its fruits have health benefits and medicinal uses, and it has been used since ancient times in Chinese medicine. • Native habitat of the Bumber tree: Asia, from where it spread to many parts of the world.