Local Name : Sam koroi (Assamese), Kakur siris (Bengali), Kala siris (Hindi)

Scientific Name: Albizia odoratissima (L.f.) Benth.

English Name : Black siris, Ceylon rosewood
Bark Rough
Commercial Value Timber and Fodder
Final Financial Return ₹20,000-₹30,000
Final Harvesting Period 20 Years-40 Years
Flower Color White to pale orange
Flowering Time June and May
Fruit Type Pod
Fruiting Time December
Growth Rate Fast
Leaf Shape Linear and Oblong
Nursery technique

When the pods start to split the seeds are extracted and directly sown in nursery bed. Seeds are soaked in cold water for 24 hours before sowing. Fine soil should be spread over the seeds.

Plant parts used Leaves and Wood
Planting mechanism

Spacing of 3m x 3m.

Seed Collection Time February, April and March
Site Suitability All Areas
Tree Character Deciduous
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