Local Name : Dewasali, Bohot (Assamese), Badahar, Barhal, Lakoocha (Hindi)

Scientific Name: Artocarpus lacucha Buch.-Ham.

English Name : Monkey jack
Bark Exfoliating
Commercial Value Timber and Fodder
Final Financial Return ₹10,000-₹20,000
Final Harvesting Period 40 Years-60 Years
Flower Color yellowish white
Flowering Time February, April and March
Fruit Type Aggregate
Fruiting Time June and July
Growth Rate Moderate Slow
Leaf Shape Elliptic
Nursery technique

Seeds should be extracted from ripe fruits. For extraction, the fruits are de-pulped with or without water. There are 1600-5000 seeds per kg.  

Plant parts used Leaves and Wood
Planting mechanism

The seeds should be sown about 3 in. apart in drills 9 in. apart and covered with earth to a depth of about 1/3 in.

Recurring Financial Return ₹5,000-₹10,000
Recurring Harvesting Period 10 Years onwards
Seed Collection Time September and August
Site Suitability Middle Assam , Hills Districts and Upper Assam
Tree Character Deciduous
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