| Family |
Papilionaceae |
| Common/Tamil Name |
Gulmohr / Flamboyant tree / May Flower |
| Uses: |
| Other Uses |
The wood is soft and white and of no value. it is an ornamental tree |
| Seed Collection time |
November - February |
| No. of Seeds per kg |
2500 |
| Viability |
2 years |
| Germination percentage |
60% & 40% |
| Seed Treatment |
Soak the seeds in boiled water and allow it to cool for 2 hours |
| Nursery Technique |
Pre-treated seeds can be directly dibbled in the polypot (or) Pre-treated seeds can be sown in mother bed and transplanted in the polypot. 6 months old plants suitable for planting. In 30 x 45 cm size bags it attains 10 feet height in 6 months. |
