Firmiana colorata
| Family |
Sterculiaceae |
| Common/Tamil Name |
Malamparuthi |
| Uses: |
| Fodder |
Moderate |
| Other Uses |
Ornamental tree. Scarlet coloured downy recemes, bright red young fruit, matured, follicles greenish pink. |
| Seed Collection time |
July - August |
| No. of Seeds per kg |
Above 1000 |
| Viability |
Less than 3 months . |
| Germination percentage |
60% |
| Seed Treatment |
Soak in cold water |
| Nursery Technique |
Treated seeds are directly sown in poly pot. Seedlings will grow slowly, in 30 x 45 cm size bags it attains 4 feet in 6 months. |
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