Ferronia elephantum
| Family |
Rutaceae |
| Common/Tamil Name |
Wood Apple / Vila, Vilan, Vilam |
| Uses: |
| Fodder |
Good fodder for goats |
| Other Uses |
Wood is used for house building, agricultural implements, etc. Fruit used as a remedy for sore throat The tree also yield good gum. |
| Seed Collection time |
October - December |
| No. of Seeds per kg |
49130/Kg. |
| Viability |
Upto 2 Months |
| Germination percentage |
66% |
| Seed Treatment |
Hard fruit crushed and mixed with sand |
| Nursery Technique |
Pre-treated seeds are sown in the mother bed, seedlings can be pricked out. Seedlings germinate from 15th day onwards. Seedlings grow very slowly. One year old seedlings are preferred for planting. |
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