Commiphora wighti - Indian bdellium

Description and Uses

Commiphora wighti (Indian bdellium) is a tropical tree from North West India . It is mainly grown for its medicinal crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by {missing data}. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; ornamental, fodder, gum resin, poison herbicide, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is slow, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 0 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Commiphora wighti has a lifespan of 0 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 6 meters tall with a crown of 4 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 600 cm. It is slow growing and intolerant to shade. Commiphora wighti has a deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by {missing data}. Commiphora wighti is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Commiphora wighti thrives in an altitude of 250 to 1800 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 20 - 35°C. The optimal rainfall is 475 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 225 - 500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 7.0 - 9.0 in a soil texture of gravel. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Commiphora wighti is susceptible to the following pests: Odontotermes obesus . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are {missing data} and can be stored for 0 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}