Nursery Technologies

Alangium salvifolium

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Family

Alangiaceae

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Common/Tamil Name

Alingi, Nettilangi, Azhingal

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Uses:

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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