Al-Hijaz Lentisk Seeds

Common name: Hijaz Acacia tree Scientific name: Acacia etbaica Other names: Arad tree - Mimosoza thorn Hijaz Acacia is a shrub or small tree with a thick trunk and a rounded or flat top, its branches are thorny, and its leaves are smooth. This tree inhabits western and southern Saudi Arabia as well as in Africa, and grows in valleys and on mountain slopes adjacent to coasts. It is a drought-tolerant plant and withstands harsh climate conditions. It is also a source of firewood. Flower of Hijaz Acacia tree: The flowers are arranged in round dark yellow inflorescences that appear in winter. Fruit and seeds of Hijaz Acacia tree: Its fruits are long, segmented, with one oval and flat seed in each segment. Hijaz Acacia planting season: It is planted in spring and autumn, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural reserves and enclosed or plastic-covered places where temperature can be controlled or where there is sufficient light for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for Hijaz Acacia: Resistant to drought and high salinity but affected by severe frost. It needs sunlight and grows in fertile, well-drained, ventilated soils. Method of planting Hijaz Acacia: It is propagated through seeds and cuttings. It is recommended to soak the seeds in water for at least 24 hours. It is planted at a depth of 1 cm – 2 cm from the soil surface. Its benefits and uses: The plant is considered beneficial medically, important for feeding camels and livestock, and is one of the desert trees suitable for developing vegetation cover. Original habitat of Hijaz Acacia: Saudi Arabia and Africa.