Local Name : Khokon (Assamese), Bondorphulla (Bengali)

Scientific Name: Duabanga grandiflora (Roxb. ex DC.) Walpers

English Name : Duabanga
Bark Rough and Exfoliating
Commercial Value Timber and Plywood
Final Financial Return ₹10,000-₹20,000
Final Harvesting Period 20 Years-40 Years
Flower Color White
Flowering Time February and March
Fruit Type Capsule
Fruiting Time May and April
Growth Rate Fast
Leaf Shape Oblong
Nursery technique

Seeds are collected 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, Fruits and Wood
Planting mechanism

One year old seedlings are ready for planting during rainy season. Spacing 5m x 5m. May be planted as mixed or pure crop.

Seed Collection Time May and June
Site Suitability Lower Assam, Hills Districts, Upper Assam and Hill Slopes
Tree Character Deciduous
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