Commiphora berryi is a thorny, fragrant shrub or tree native to India and Sri Lanka, growing primarily in seasonally dry tropical biomes. Related species exhibit seed dormancy requiring pre-sowing treatments.
Before sowing
Soak
24 h Water soaking at room temperature (25°C) for 24 hours recommended for Commiphora species
Hot water (60°C) for 10 minutes or Gibberellin (GA3) and Potassium nitrate treatments effective for related species
Sowing
Substrate
well-draining soil, sandy or loamy soil mixed with river sand
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
25°C
Moisture
media
Container
seed tray or 2x2 inch pots
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 25°C
Day 6–30
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during germination. Some seeds may have difficulty shedding seed coat; soften with water-dampened cotton swab. Seedlings should be transplanted when 6-10 cm tall.
Sources: Kew Science Plants of the World Online, Commiphora genus seed propagation studies, tropical.theferns.info
