Calligonum tetrapteruum shrub seeds

Common name: Arta Alnaqawi Scientific name: Calligonum comosum Also known as: Abal Alnaqawi Arta Alnaqawi is a perennial desert shrub without leaves, with evergreen branches, and is rarely found in the deserts of Saudi Arabia. Arta Alnaqawi is considered the smallest type of Arta, and it is a distinctive grazing plant, not suitable for firewood. Flower of Arta Alnaqawi: Its flowers are yellowish-white and appear in spring. Seeds of Arta Alnaqawi: The fruit is oval-shaped, hollow in four directions, and distinguished from other types of Arta by being leafless and hairless, with a deep red color that becomes less red as it ripens. The fruit contains seeds. Planting season: Late winter and spring. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating Arta Alnaqawi: Arta Alnaqawi grows quickly in sand dunes, which is its preferred soil. It is resistant to salinity, high temperatures, drought, and frost. Method of cultivating Arta Alnaqawi: It is propagated by cuttings and also by sowing seeds in soil no deeper than 1 cm. Benefits and uses: Arta Alnaqawi is a distinguished grazing plant, which contributes to its rarity, and it also has medicinal uses. Original habitat: Saudi Arabia.