Vernacular Name       :   Lathi bans (local)

Seed Collection          :   Sep-Oct

Sowing time                :   Feb-May

Seed Count (per kg)  :    25000

Germination %         :   80-85%

Temperature Requirement for
germination in C         :      20-35

Available Seed Treatment Methods:  Soaking in water overnight can be stored for 3 years.

Storage:    Sun dried seeds kept in air tight containers at 2-3 degrees temp. can be stored for 2-3 years.

End use:   House construction, furniture, basket making, mats, furniture, agril implements, tool handles and blinds, paper and rayon

Preferable month/ Temperature for growing:  July-August

Preferable altitude :  Up to 1000 m

Gestation Period :   4-Oct

Soil Types :  In dry deciduous forests on hill slopes, ravines and alluvial plains. pH 5.5-7.5