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.

 

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
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