Lawsonia inermis - Henna

Description and Uses

Lawsonia inermis (Henna) is a tropical shrub from Arabia . It is mainly grown for its tannin crops , which have a very long shelf life. The crop is harvested by pruning. 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, timber, fuel, fodder, tannin, . 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 fast, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 26 years the shrub can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Lawsonia inermis has a lifespan of 30 years.

Environmental limitations

The shrub is 5 meters tall with a crown of 3 meters wide. The shrub prefers a planting distance of 15 cm and a row distance of 200 cm. It is very fast growing and intolerant to shade. Lawsonia inermis 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 shrub's flower-morphology is bi-sexual and is pollinated by insects. Lawsonia inermis is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Lawsonia inermis thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 5°C; optimally between 19 - 27°C. The optimal rainfall is 2300 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 200 - 4200mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 4.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire a bit tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Lawsonia inermis 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 30 months. There are approximative 70000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}