Calotropis procera - Sodom apple

Description and Uses

Calotropis procera (Sodom apple) is a tropical shrub from Arabia . It is mainly grown for its conservation crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. 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; timber, fuel, fodder, ornamental, 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 shrub's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The shrub's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the shrub's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 5 years the shrub can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Calotropis procera has a lifespan of 7 years.

Environmental limitations

The shrub is 3 meters tall with a crown of 1 meters wide. The shrub prefers a planting distance of 100 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and intolerant to shade. Calotropis procera has a deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The shrub's flower-morphology is {missing data} and is pollinated by butterflies. Calotropis procera is {missing data} and {missing data} and has {missing data}.

Calotropis procera thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1300 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 20 - 40°C. The optimal rainfall is 500 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 300 - 400mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 7.0 - 9.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is {missing data} to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Calotropis procera is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 215 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}