Local Name : Bhola (Assamese), Bhilawan (Hindi)
Scientific Name: Semecarpus anacardium L.f.
English Name : Black Dammar, Marking nut
| Bark | Smooth and Exfoliating |
| Commercial Value | Medicine |
| Final Financial Return | ₹1,000-₹9,000 |
| Final Harvesting Period | 20 Years-40 Years |
| Flower Color | Greenish yellow |
| Flowering Time | July, June, May, September and August |
| Fruit Type | Drupe |
| Fruiting Time | May, June and July |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Fast |
| Leaf Shape | Oblong, Elliptic and Obovate |
| Nursery technique | Seed is collected from December to January. Seeds are fertile at very early age; even coppice shoots of 1-2 year old bear fruits. The seeds do not retain viability and they should be sown immediately after collection. Seeds are soaked in cold water for 48 hours. These are then sown in polybags and the germination is noticed within 20-25 days. A layer of hay is covered over polybags for the uniform heat to be maintained. Pre-germination seeds are preferred for raising nurseries. No. of seeds per kg is 460-880 |
| Plant parts used | Bark |
| Planting mechanism | Spacing of 5m x 5m. |
| Recurring Financial Return | ₹500-₹5,000 |
| Recurring Harvesting Period | 10 Years onwards |
| Seed Collection Time | September, October and August |
| Site Suitability | Hill Slopes |
| Tree Character | Deciduous |
