Anogeissus latifolia
| Family |
Combretaceae |
| Common/Tamil Name |
Axlewood / Veliainagai, Vekkali, Namai |
| Uses: |
| Fuel (Calorific Value) |
Good fuel wood |
| Other Uses |
Wood is used for agricultural implements, also gives a good fuel & Charcoal, Leaf for tanning. Gum is a constituent of 'Gum-Ghatti' and is used for sizing paper and in calicoprinting. Gum is used for Pharmacuetical purposes also. |
| Seed Collection time |
January - February and July - August |
| No. of Seeds per kg |
30,000 to 40,000 / Kg. |
| Viability |
Upto 3 months |
| Germination percentage |
5% |
| Seed Treatment |
Soaking in cold water for about 2 days |
| Nursery Technique |
Mother bed prepared. Top layer for 10 cm covered with sand and further covered with straw. Germination is very poor. 6 months old seedling is suitable for planting. In 30 x 45 cm size bags seedlings attain 6 feet tall in 8 months. |
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