Ziziphus mauritania
(Rhamnaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>The tree can reach heights of up to 12 meters and produces flowers year-round, which attract a variety of insects such as flies during the day. The flowers also serve as a food source for larvae, attracting birds to the tree throughout the day. Some birds even choose to build their nests in the tree.</p> <p>Bidara is a resilient tree that can withstand extreme temperatures and thrive in arid environments. The tree is propagated through seeds, which require the hard shell to be opened in order to facilitate germination, resulting in seedlings emerging within 2-3 weeks. </p> <p>Plants with an extensive root system can be utilized to stabilize the soil or coastal areas.</p> <p>In Sumbawa, Indonesia, bidara trees create a natural landscape for the island. </p>
Ziziphus mauritania (Rhamnaceae) Ziziphus mauritania (Rhamnaceae)