Local Name : Krishnasura (Assamese, Bengali), Gulmohar (Hindi)
Scientific Name: Delonix regia (Boj. ex Hook.) Raf.
English Name : Royal poinciana, Gulmohar
Bark | Smooth |
Commercial Value | Fodder and Ornamental |
Final Financial Return | ₹10,000-₹20,000 |
Final Harvesting Period | 10 Years-20 Years |
Flower Color | Orange red |
Flowering Time | April, June and May |
Fruit Type | Pod |
Fruiting Time | July and August |
Growth Rate | Moderate Fast |
Leaf Shape | Oblong |
Nursery technique | Seeds are soaked in medium hot water overnight and directly dibbled in polypot/mother bed. The medium for polypot/mother bed is prepared consisting of sand, river silt, vermicompost/cowdung in 1:1:1 proportion. |
Plant parts used | Bark, Leaves and Fruits |
Planting mechanism | One year old seedlings are ready for planting during rainy season. Spacing 3m x 3m. May be planted as mixed or pure crop. |
Seed Collection Time | February and March |
Site Suitability | All Foothills , All Plains and Avenues |
Tree Character | Deciduous |