Seeds of the Sissoo tree

Common name: Sersoua - Sismal Scientific name: Dalbergia sissoo Also known as: Sasmal Sersoua tree is a perennial tree from the Sasm genus of the Fabaceae family, reaching 25 meters in height with a circumference of 180 cm at the base of the trunk. Its leaves are deciduous, arranged in a spiral pattern, interwoven in an incomplete manner, and remain green year-round. - Flower of the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Its small yellow flowers bloom in summer. - Fruit and seeds of the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Its fruit is pod-shaped, containing a single brown seed with a rectangular shape. - Sowing season for the Sersoua - Sismal tree: It is planted in spring, but can also be cultivated throughout the year in agricultural nurseries, enclosed spaces, or plastic houses where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plant, or where adequate lighting is available. - Suitable climate and soil for the Sersoua - Sismal tree: The Sersoua tree grows well in sandy and alluvial soils and near rivers, but does not thrive in heavy clay soils. It tolerates a wide temperature range: 0–50 degrees Celsius. It needs sunlight and shade, is resistant to frost and drought, and is watered regularly. - How to cultivate the Sersoua - Sismal tree: It reproduces through seeds, which are soaked in water for two days before planting at a depth of 0.5 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. - Its benefits and uses: Oil of rosewood is extracted from the tree, which has effective properties for cell growth and tissue regeneration. It is used to remove wrinkles and treat acne, and is also used in some perfumes. Its wood is used to make household furniture. - Native habitat of the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Its original habitat is India. It is cultivated in Saudi Arabia and many Arab countries.