Date palm

Local name: Taiwan palm

Common name: Date palm

Scientific name: Phoenix dactylifera L.

Phoenix genus

dactylifera species

Synonym

Palma dactylifera (L.) Mill.

Phoenix atlantica var. maroccana A.Chev.

Phoenix chevalieri D.Rivera, S.Ríos & Obón

Phoenix dactylifera var. adunca D.H.Christ ex Becc.

Phoenix iberica D.Rivera, S.Ríos & Obón

Family name ARECACEAE

Plant group

palm

Botanical characteristics

The tree is a single palm tree. Some trees may sprout. When the tree is taller The bark is quite smooth.

The leaves are feather-shaped. The leaves shoot out in many directions.

Flowers: Inflorescences separated by gender on different plants. out between the leaf sheaths

Fruit The fruit has an oval shape.

Ecological conditions

outdoor

ecological conditions

Suitable for planting in outdoor plots. in a single row

Place of origin

Africa

Date species

Amir Hajj or Amer Hajj - a species from Iraq. The fruit has thin skin and thin flesh.

Abid Rahim - breed from Sudan But Nigeria is called Dabino.

Barhee or Barhi - a breed from Arabia. The shape of the fruit is almost round. The fruit is yellow. When ripe it is dark brown.

Bireir - a breed from Sudan.

Datca Date - species from Turkey.

Deglet Noor - This is a very popular species grown in Algeria and Tunisia.

Al-Barakah - species from Saudi Arabia.

Derrie or Dayri - is a breed from southern Iraq. The fruit is long and slender. The color is almost black.

Empress - A variety developed by the DaVall family in Indio, California, USA. It is a derivative of Thoory, but has larger fruit sizes. is sweeter The color of the upper half of the fruit is a bright tan, while the lower half is brown.

Fardh or Fard - This breed is common in Oman. The fruit is brown-black, sweet in taste, and the seeds are small.

Ftimi or Alligue - is a species that grows in Tunisia.

Aabel - Commonly found in Libya.

Ajwah - species from the city of Medina. Saudi Arabia

Holwah or Halawi - Arabian breed. It has a small to medium sized fruit and a very sweet taste.

Haleema - species from the city of Hoon in Libya.

Hayany - a breed from Egypt. The appearance of the fruit is dark red, almost black.

Honey - No information has been found for this species yet.

Iteema - a species commonly found in Algeria.

Kenta - a breed that is common in Tunisia.

Khadrawi or Khadrawy - Arabian breed. It is very popular among Arabs. The appearance of the fruit is black.

Khalasah - is a very famous breed in Saudi Arabia. Because it has just the right amount of sweetness. Not too much or too little

Khastawi or Khusatawi or Kustawy - species from Iraq, small, used to make syrup, expensive.

Maktoom - a species from Arabia. The fruit is large, reddish-brown, thick rind, moderately sweet.

Manakbir - The fruit is large in size.

Medjool or Mejhool - a species from Morocco. The flesh is sweet and juicy.

Migraf or Mejraf - is a very popular species in southern Yemen. The fruits are large, golden yellow.

Mgmaget Ayuob - A species from the city of Hoon in Libya.

Mishriq - Breed from Sudan and Saudi Arabia.

Mozafati - a species from Iran. The fruit is medium sized, sweet in taste.

Nabtat-seyf - species from Saudi Arabia.

Rotab - a species from Iran. Fruits are dark.

Sag'ai - species from Saudi Arabia.

Saidy or Saidi - This is a variety popular in Libya for its extremely sweet taste.

Sayer or Sayir - from Arabic, the fruit is medium sized. Orange to dark brown

Sukkary - a breed from Saudi Arabia. The rind is dark brown, sweet tasting and the most expensive.

Sellaj - species from Saudi Arabia.

Tagyat - is a breed commonly found in Libya.

Tamej - a breed from Libya.

Thoory or Thuri - is a very popular breed in Algeria. Brown to red fruit The peel is wrinkled and has a sweet taste.

Umeljwary - species from Libya.

Umelkhashab - a breed from Saudi Arabia. bright red bark

Zahidi - The fruit is medium sized with a bright golden to brown rind.

Zaghloul - Dark red rind, long, crisp fruit.

Distribution

America Pakistan

Planting and propagation

 Plant seeds

Utilization type

Eating dates regularly helps keep the body healthy. Free from sickness

Date palm benefits nourish the body, increase energy, and eliminate fatigue. Helps extinguish the cold

When the body is weak and tired If you eat dates within half an hour, it will bring your body back to its original strength.

Helps treat abnormal skin disease Helps increase body weight

Helps maintain strong bones and teeth. Helps prevent osteoporosis

Helps nourish and maintain eyesight. Helps prevent light blindness or blurred vision at night.

Helps nourish the pancreas Treat diabetes (Sutthiwat District)

Helps care and control the nervous system

Dates are high in potassium. Thus reducing the risk of cerebrovascular disease by up to 40%.

Helps reduce blood sugar levels and high blood pressure.

Dates help prevent abdominal cancer. Because it has the effect of helping to eliminate toxins and inhibit the growth of germs which can cause cancer in the abdominal cavity.

Helps prevent various diseases related to the respiratory system very well.

Dates are useful in helping to relieve thirst. Cure sore throat

Helps relieve dizziness. (Caused by low blood sugar and low blood pressure)

Dates have properties that help reduce phlegm in the throat.

Helps reduce hunger very well.

Dates are rich in dietary fiber. Thus helping to prevent constipation.

Dates help with digestion. Because there are enough essential nutrients And there are factors that stimulate the digestion and absorption of nutrients. Therefore helps in digestion very well.

From a research report in Saudi Arabia It has been found that dates can help strengthen the stomach. Helps protect the lining of the stomach Helps reduce the severity of stomach ulcers. And helps secrete histamine (Histamine) and the hormone gastrin (Gastrin) from the induction with ethanol.It also reduces the level of mucin (Mucin) in the stomach. Helps treat and cure various poisons by eating 7 tablets per day (Quran) Helps increase sexual performance This is because dates contain phylculine. Therefore, it helps nourish the secretion of semen in males. Eating dates on an empty stomach in the morning It will help kill various germs, parasites and tox

Dates are beneficial for children suffering from nervous nature. (Symptoms of anxiety, irritability, stress, fear, and worry) or hyperactivity. Eating dates will help reduce these symptoms. Adding dates to milk greatly increases its nutritional value for children and adults.ins that remain in the intestines or digestive system.

for pregnant women Eating dates in the last month before giving birth will help expand the uterus during labor. It also helps reduce hemorrhage after childbirth.

For breastfeeding women Eating dates helps relieve symptoms of depression. It also helps increase important nutrients in milk. This will help make children healthy. Helps resist various illnesses as well.

For Muslims, fresh dates are a fruit that Muslims save to eat during Ramadan. (fasting month)

Muslims believe that eating dates protects against black magic.

Source:

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