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.
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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 |