Local Name : Gomari, Gameri (Assamese), Gamhar (Hindi), Gamar, Gambhari (Bengali)

Scientific Name: Gmelina arborea Roxb.

English Name : White teak
Bark Smooth and Exfoliating
Commercial Value Timber
Final Financial Return ₹20,000-₹30,000
Final Harvesting Period 40 Years-60 Years
Flower Color pale yellow and Brown
Flowering Time April and May
Fruit Type Drupe
Fruiting Time May
Growth Rate Fast
Leaf Shape Cordate and Ovate
Nursery technique

Seeds are soaked in water overnight and the outer coat is removed and inner seeds are directly dibbled in polypot/mother bed. The medium for polypot or mother bed is prepared consisting of sand, river silt, vermicompost/cowdung in 1:1:1 proportion. Seeds collected from disperse of cattle can get 100% germination.

Plant parts used Wood
Planting mechanism

One-two year old seedlings are ready for planting during rainy season. Spacing 5m x 5m. Mixed cropping is necessary for this plant because this species is easily invaded by other species and also  easily harmed by pests.

Seed Collection Time May and June
Site Suitability Foothills, All Foothills , Lower Assam, Middle Assam , Hills Districts, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao
Tree Character Deciduous
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