Leguminoseae

Common/Tamil Name

Vakai

Uses:

Other Uses

Planted in avenues and in gardens for its rose coloured flowers. Wood is well adapted for turnery, naves of wheels, tool handles etc.

Seed Collection time

February - April

No. of Seeds per kg

5000

Viability

2 years

Germination percentage

20%

Seed Treatment

Soak the seeds in boiled water and allow it to cool for 24 hours.

Nursery Technique

2 or 3 pre-treated seeds can be dibbled directly in polypot with rich soil mix. In 30 x 45 cm height in grows 6 feet height in 6 months. Prunning may be necessary to get height.

Temperature

Tropical

Altitude

Often planted as an ornamental in plains

Soil

Almost in all types of soil

Coppicing ability

Coppicing moderately      .

Pest & Disease

Pod borer : feeds on fruits and pods leaf feeder causing defoliation and fastening leaves together.

Seed Source

Genetics Division. Seeds are many and can be collected from the trees locally.