Family

Simaroubaceae

Common/Tamil Name

Maharukh / Pimaram, Pinari, Peru.

Uses:

Fuel (Calorific Value)

-

Fodder

Leaf is lopped for fodder.

Other Uses

Wood which is soft and white is used for packing cases and to make good match splinters.

Seed Collection time

March - June

No. of Seeds per kg

15000

Viability

Six months or Jess; should be used fresh as far as possible.

Germination percentage

10%

Seed Treatment

Germination can be improved by removing the wrap on the seeds.

Nursery Technique

Fresh seeds are sown in May - June in light and porous soil, in raised beds with good drainage. The seeds germinates in 15 days. Regulated watering is necessary as excessive water produces damping off diseases. Regular weeding is essential. Lack of weeding leads to large scale mortality. The seedlings attain 15-23 cm in first growing season. The seedlings can also be raised in container. The trees of this species is invariably invaded by Loranthus parasite.

Temperature

Tropical, Sub Tropical

Altitude

Upto 600 m

Rainfall

Semi arid to 2500 mm

Soil

Well drained; cannot tolerate water logging

Coppicing ability

Good; produces root suckers.

Pest & Disease

Seeds exposed to sun get deteriorated easily. Defoliation caused by Eligma narcissus and by Atlas moth. They feed on the leaves. Webworm causes webbing of leaves and shoots.

Seed Source

Genetics Division

Special Features

In cultivated lands the growth is excellent than in forest plantation.