Seeds of the Qaa Tree - Al-Qoua (Terminalia prunioides)

Number 200 seeds Common name: Qaa Tree Scientific name: Terminalia prunioides Other names: Hojaleej Tarfiyah - and some call it Thu'bshajra, an old tree from the Thubi family, reaching a height of 10 meters, with a wide and dense crown, thick ovate dark green leaves, characterized by its abundant shade and fragrant flowers pollinated by bees. What is the shape of the Qaa tree's flowers? Its flowers are fragrant white, formed in terminal spikes over 10 cm long. What are the seeds of the Qaa tree? Its seeds are red, flat, thin, over 1 cm long, and turn brown after ripening. When is the planting season for the Qaa tree? They are planted in autumn and spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in moderate regions, agricultural reserves, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where the necessary lighting for the plant is available. What is the suitable climate and soil for the Qaa tree? It tolerates moderate temperatures and drought, thriving in hard and clay soils. What is the method of cultivating the Qaa tree? It propagates by cuttings or seeds planted in soil at a depth of 1 cm. What are the benefits and uses of the Qaa tree? It is planted for its abundant shade, and also has medicinal uses, in addition to using its bark for dyeing fabrics and its leaves for leather tanning. Where is the native habitat of the Qaa tree? Southern Saudi Arabia and northern Africa.