Givotia rottleriformis
| Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
| Common/Tamil Name |
Velli-thanakku, Boothalai, Kottai-thanakku |
| Uses: |
| Fuel (Calorific Value) |
Good fuel |
| Fodder |
Unsuitable |
| Other Uses |
The wood is used for carving figures, toys, fancy articles, etc. which are lacquered and painted. Seeds yield a valuable oil for lubricating fine machinery. |
| Seed Collection time |
December-February |
| No. of Seeds per kg |
387/Kg. |
| Viability |
Upto 6 months |
| Germination percentage |
43% |
| Nursery Technique |
Seeds sown in polythene bags directly. 4 months old plants suitable for planting. In good soil condition it may survive well. In rocky areas it establishes well.
In 30 x 45 cm size bags it attains 4 feet in 6 months time. |
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