Alangium salvifolium
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Family |
Alangiaceae |
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Common/Tamil Name |
Alingi, Nettilangi, Azhingal |
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Uses: |
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Fuel (Calorific Value) |
- |
Fodder |
Unsuitable |
Other Uses |
The wood is used for pestles, rollers and ornamental works; forms a good fuel; fruit edible; seeds and root bark used in medicine, Seeds also yield oil |
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Seed Collection time |
May - July |
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Viability |
Upto 2 months |
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Germination percentage |
30% |
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Seed Treatment |
Depulping |
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Nursery Technique |
Treated seeds sown in the mother bed. Direct dibbling is also done. 4 months old plant suitable for planting. |
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Temperature |
Dry Tropical |
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Altitude |
Upto 300 Mts. |
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Rainfall |
Upto 1000 mm |
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Soil |
Loam |
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Coppicing ability |
Moderate |
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Seed Source |
Locally collected |
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Special Features |
Fruits are good for birds. |
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