Local Name : Titasopa (Assamese), Champa (Hindi, Bengali)
Scientific Name: Michelia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre
English Name : Champak tree, Golden champa
Bark | Smooth |
Commercial Value | Timber |
Final Financial Return | ₹30,000-₹40,000 |
Final Harvesting Period | 40 Years-60 Years |
Flower Color | yellow |
Flowering Time | April and May |
Fruit Type | Capsule |
Fruiting Time | May and June |
Growth Rate | Moderate Slow |
Leaf Shape | Elliptic and Ovate |
Nursery technique | After seeds are collected and sundried the top red coat is removed by rubbing the seeds under rough surface or sand. After this the seeds are dibbled in polypot/mother bed. The medium for mother bed or polypot is prepared consisting of sand, river silt, vermicompost/cowdung in 1:1:1 proportion.
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Plant parts used | Wood |
Planting mechanism | 1–2-year-old seedlings are ready for planting during rainy season. Spacing 4m x 4m. May be planted as mixed or pure crop. |
Seed Collection Time | September and October |
Site Suitability | All Areas |
Tree Character | Evergreen |