Seeds of the herb Al-Adhkar - Sakhbar (cymbopogon)

Common name: Azkhar – Sakbhar Scientific name: Cymbopogon Other names: Sakbhar - Incense herb - Lemon herb - Lemon Azkhar Azkhar is a perennial herb that grows in dense clusters, its leaves are green with edges, and its scent resembles lemon. It reaches a height of about one meter. It belongs to the Poaceae family from the Poales order. • Flower of Azkhar herb: Its small flowers are violet in color. • Seeds of Azkhar herb: Its small seeds are dark brown in color. • Season for germination of Azkhar herb: It is cultivated in spring and autumn, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and it receives sunlight or adequate lighting for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for Azkhar herb: Azkhar grows in well-drained sandy soils with good aeration. It tolerates high temperatures, drought, and strong winds. It is irrigated with winter rains. • Method of cultivating Azkhar herb: It propagates through seeds at a depth of 1 cm – 2 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Its benefits and uses: Azkhar is a grazing plant preferred by camels and livestock, in addition to its use in resisting sand encroachment and combating desertification. • Original habitat of Azkhar herb: The deserts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Africa.