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Useful Tropical Plants

Delonix regia

(Hook.) Raf.

Fabaceae

+ Synonyms

Poinciana regia Hook.

Common Name: Flame Tree

Delonix regia
Flowering and fruiting branches
Photograph by: Cirilo Nelson
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General Information

Delonix regia is a fast-growing tree with an umbrella shaped, spreading crown with the long, nearly horizontal branches forming a diameter that is wider than the tree’s height[
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]. The tree grows 10 - 18 metres tall, with a large, buttressed bole that can attain a girth of up to 2 metres[
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A multipurpose tree, it is harvested from the wild for a wide range of local uses, including for medicines, food, timber, fuel and beads. It is cultivated as a shade tree in plantations and is used to stabilize and enrich the soil. This species is one of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world, being grown as an ornamental in gardens and by the sides of roads throughout the tropics[
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Flame tree has become almost extinct in its native range of Madagascar[
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]. The main native subpopulations are found in areas that are threatened from charcoal production[
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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
]. The tree is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2010)[
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A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References


Range

Africa - Madagascar.

Habitat

Forests in warm humid areas at elevations from sea level up to about 1,000 metres[
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Title
Trees Commonly Cultivated in SE Asia
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Author
Jensen. M.
Publisher
FAO Regional Office, Bangkok.
Year
1999
ISBN
974-89377-5-5
Description
 
].

Properties

Weed PotentialYes
Conservation StatusVulnerable
Edibility Rating *  *
Medicinal Rating *  *  *
Other Uses Rating *  *
HabitEvergreen Tree
Height15.00 m
Growth RateFast
PollinatorsBees
Cultivation StatusCultivated, Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of low to medium elevations in the moist tropics, being found at elevations from sea level to 2,000 metres[
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]. It grows in areas where the mean annual temperature ranges from 14 - 26°c, and the mean annual rainfall is over 700 mm[
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]. It can succeed in areas with both high and scanty rainfall[
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]. Trees can grow at higher altitudes than recommended, but flowering becomes erratic[
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The tree demands light and grows weakly and sparsely under shade[
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]. The species seems to tolerate many types of soils from clay to sandy, but it prefers sandy soils[
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]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 6.5, tolerating 4.5 - 7.5[
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Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available.
]. Established plants are very drought tolerant[
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Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
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http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/shrubs/
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University of Florida
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PDF fact sheets on over 500 shrubs.
]. The trees have shallow root systems and the wood is weak; they are therefore liable to being uprooted during strong storms and broken by strong winds, and so are best planted in sheltered positions[
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There are some concerns that the plant might become invasive in some of the areas where it is cultivated[
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A very good website detailing weed species that have been introduced into the Pacific Islands.
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Trees starts flowering in their 4th or 5th years[
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In moist places, the tree begins to develop young foliage before the flowering season and does not flower prolifically. It also flowers less prolifically on the shady sites than on the sunny sites[
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]. Planting of trees on dry sites therefore promotes copious flowering[
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]. In regions with heavy rainfall, every tree seems to follow its own rhythm of shedding of leaves and flowering[
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The tree has a superficial, shallow rooting system, and competes successfully with the neighbouring shrubs and flowering plants, rendering bare the ground under its canopy[
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]. It should therefore be planted away from other plants in the gardens[
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]. The surface root system can become a problem, sometimes breaking sidewalks and walls[
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Natural regeneration is common[
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]. Young plants are not fire resistant and should be protected from grazing[
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A fast growing tree, it responds well to pollarding[
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]. Careful pruning will achieve good crown form[
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
].

Edible Uses

Seedpod[
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Tropical Tree Seed Manual
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Author
Vosso. J. Editor.
Website
http://www.rngr.net/Publications/ttsm
Publisher
USDA Forest Service.
Year
2002
ISBN
 
Description
An extremely good guide, it can also be downloaded in its entirety from the address shown above.
]. The seedpods are up to 50 cm long, 6cm wide, and 5mm thick[
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].

Although we have seen no reports that the mature seeds of this plant are eaten, research has shown that they are a potential nutritious food for humans. They contain around 48% carbohydrate, 8.7% protein and 17.2% fats, plus a good range of minerals, though rather high in sodium. Antinutritional compounds such as tannins, saponins and oxalates are present, but in lower concentrations than in many commonly eaten foods. The sodium to potassium ratio is rather high and could lead to heart problems in later life if the seed becomes a major part of the diet - though eating the seeds with foods rich in potassium and low in sodium would restore a balance[
1399
Title
Chemical and Nutritional Compositions of Flame of Forest (Delonix regia) Seeds and Seed Oil
Publication
S. Afr. J. Chem., 2017, 70, 16-20
Author
Oyedeji O.A.;Azeez L.A.; and Osifade B.G.
Website
http://journals.sabinet.co.za/sajchem/
Publisher
 
Year
2017
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

The seed contains around 17.2% of a sweet-smelling, amber-coloured oil. The oil is rich in linoleic acid (37.1%), plus palmitic acid (23.9%), stearic acid 8.2%), linolenic acid (7.6%), oleic acid (4.9%), and ricinoleic acid (4.5%)[
1399
Title
Chemical and Nutritional Compositions of Flame of Forest (Delonix regia) Seeds and Seed Oil
Publication
S. Afr. J. Chem., 2017, 70, 16-20
Author
Oyedeji O.A.;Azeez L.A.; and Osifade B.G.
Website
http://journals.sabinet.co.za/sajchem/
Publisher
 
Year
2017
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

A gum obtained from the tree is used in the food industry[
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Title
Digital Compendium of Forestry Species of Cambodia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com
Publisher
www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com; Phnom Penh
Year
2008
ISBN
 
Description
A very detailed booklet, produced in PDF format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees.
].

Medicinal

The leaves, flowers, seed and bark of this plant contain a range of medicinally active compounds, though the leaves are generally the richest source of most of these compounds[
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Title
Delonix regia Leaf Extract (DRLE): A Potential Therapeutic Agent for Cardioprotection
Publication
PLoS ONE 11(12): e0167768
Author
Lung-Shuo Wang; Chun-Ting Lee; Wei-Lieh Su; Shih-Che Huang;
Publisher
 
Year
2016
ISBN
doi:10.1371/journ
Description
 
]. The plant is reported to have antibacterial, antidiabetic, antidiarrhoeal, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antimalarial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, cardio-protective, gastro-protective, hepato-protective and wound healing activity. It is used in folk medicine to treat a range of disorders, including constipation, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, pneumonia, and malaria[
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Title
Analgesic Activity of the Methanol Leaf Extract of Delonix Regia
Publication
Nigerian Veterinary Journal, Vol:33 (2) 515-522, 2012
Author
Ezeja M.I.; Ezeigbo I.I.; Madubuike K.G. and Ekpe I.J.
Publisher
 
Year
2012
ISBN
 
Description
 
,
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Title
Delonix regia Leaf Extract (DRLE): A Potential Therapeutic Agent for Cardioprotection
Publication
PLoS ONE 11(12): e0167768
Author
Lung-Shuo Wang; Chun-Ting Lee; Wei-Lieh Su; Shih-Che Huang;
Publisher
 
Year
2016
ISBN
doi:10.1371/journ
Description
 
].
The active compounds include flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, sterols, beta-sitosterol, lupeol, tannins, carotenoids, and phenolic acids[
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Title
Delonix regia Leaf Extract (DRLE): A Potential Therapeutic Agent for Cardioprotection
Publication
PLoS ONE 11(12): e0167768
Author
Lung-Shuo Wang; Chun-Ting Lee; Wei-Lieh Su; Shih-Che Huang;
Publisher
 
Year
2016
ISBN
doi:10.1371/journ
Description
 
]. Flavonoids and triterpenes have been shown to have analgesic activities and the flavonoids are also powerful antioxidants[
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Title
Analgesic Activity of the Methanol Leaf Extract of Delonix Regia
Publication
Nigerian Veterinary Journal, Vol:33 (2) 515-522, 2012
Author
Ezeja M.I.; Ezeigbo I.I.; Madubuike K.G. and Ekpe I.J.
Publisher
 
Year
2012
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

The bark has medicinal properties[
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World Agroforesty Centre
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. An aqueous extract has shown emetic properties[
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Title
Antimicrobial Coumarin Derivative from Delonix regia
Publication
The Manilla Journal of Science, Vol 7, No 1, 7- 11, 2011
Author
Ragasa C.Y.; Hofilena J.G.
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

An aqueous extract of the flowers is active against roundworm[
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Title
Antimicrobial Coumarin Derivative from Delonix regia
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The Manilla Journal of Science, Vol 7, No 1, 7- 11, 2011
Author
Ragasa C.Y.; Hofilena J.G.
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

The metabolite-rich fractions of the sequentially extracted flowers and seeds have shown antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus bataticola and Fusarium auxisporum[
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Title
Antimicrobial Coumarin Derivative from Delonix regia
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The Manilla Journal of Science, Vol 7, No 1, 7- 11, 2011
Author
Ragasa C.Y.; Hofilena J.G.
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
]

A leaf decoction presumably has anti-rheumatic effects[
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Title
Digital Compendium of Forestry Species of Cambodia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com
Publisher
www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com; Phnom Penh
Year
2008
ISBN
 
Description
A very detailed booklet, produced in PDF format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees.
]. In eastern Nigeria the leaves are used traditionally for treating pain[
1397
Title
Analgesic Activity of the Methanol Leaf Extract of Delonix Regia
Publication
Nigerian Veterinary Journal, Vol:33 (2) 515-522, 2012
Author
Ezeja M.I.; Ezeigbo I.I.; Madubuike K.G. and Ekpe I.J.
Publisher
 
Year
2012
ISBN
 
Description
 
].
The leaves contain flavonoids, phenolic compounds, triterpenes and sterols. A methanolic extract of the leaves has shown a significant analgesic potential[
1397
Title
Analgesic Activity of the Methanol Leaf Extract of Delonix Regia
Publication
Nigerian Veterinary Journal, Vol:33 (2) 515-522, 2012
Author
Ezeja M.I.; Ezeigbo I.I.; Madubuike K.G. and Ekpe I.J.
Publisher
 
Year
2012
ISBN
 
Description
 
].
An ethanol extraction of the leaves has been shown to exert a cardio-protective effect, at least partly due to its vasodilatory and antiinflammatory activity. It has also shown potential for improving liver and kidney functions whilst showing no negative side effects[
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Title
Delonix regia Leaf Extract (DRLE): A Potential Therapeutic Agent for Cardioprotection
Publication
PLoS ONE 11(12): e0167768
Author
Lung-Shuo Wang; Chun-Ting Lee; Wei-Lieh Su; Shih-Che Huang;
Publisher
 
Year
2016
ISBN
doi:10.1371/journ
Description
 
].
An essential oil obtained from the leaves has shown fungicidal properties[
1398
Title
Antimicrobial Coumarin Derivative from Delonix regia
Publication
The Manilla Journal of Science, Vol 7, No 1, 7- 11, 2011
Author
Ragasa C.Y.; Hofilena J.G.
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Agroforestry Uses:

The tree is planted to provide shade in tea plantations, compounds etc[
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The tree can be planted as live fence posts[
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
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It is grown on eroded sites for erosion control, and for soil rehabilitation and improvement through atmospheric nitrogen fixation[
404
Title
Digital Compendium of Forestry Species of Cambodia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com
Publisher
www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com; Phnom Penh
Year
2008
ISBN
 
Description
A very detailed booklet, produced in PDF format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees.
].

Other Uses

The tree yields a thick mucilage of gum, produced in yellowish or reddish-brown warty tears[
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World Agroforesty Centre
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Description
An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. The gum is soluble in water, forming a thick opalescent mucilage. It contains a large quantity of calcium oxalate[
404
Title
Digital Compendium of Forestry Species of Cambodia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com
Publisher
www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com; Phnom Penh
Year
2008
ISBN
 
Description
A very detailed booklet, produced in PDF format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees.
].
The seeds contain gum that may find use in the textile and food industries[
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Title
World Agroforesty Centre
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Publisher
 
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
].

The seeds contain around 17.2% oil. This oil contains normal glycerides, low unsaturation and will be very good for the production of soaps and shampoos[
1399
Title
Chemical and Nutritional Compositions of Flame of Forest (Delonix regia) Seeds and Seed Oil
Publication
S. Afr. J. Chem., 2017, 70, 16-20
Author
Oyedeji O.A.;Azeez L.A.; and Osifade B.G.
Website
http://journals.sabinet.co.za/sajchem/
Publisher
 
Year
2017
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

The hard, elongated seeds are occasionally used as beads and to make necklaces[
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Title
World Agroforesty Centre
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
,
404
Title
Digital Compendium of Forestry Species of Cambodia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com
Publisher
www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com; Phnom Penh
Year
2008
ISBN
 
Description
A very detailed booklet, produced in PDF format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees.
].

The aqueous extracts of the plant contain allelopathic compounds, including phenolic acids, alkaloids and flavonoids; these can be used as natural herbicides and pesticides to increase the productivity of agricultural crops[
404
Title
Digital Compendium of Forestry Species of Cambodia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com
Publisher
www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com; Phnom Penh
Year
2008
ISBN
 
Description
A very detailed booklet, produced in PDF format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees.
].
An essential oil obtained from the leaves is fungicidal[
1398
Title
Antimicrobial Coumarin Derivative from Delonix regia
Publication
The Manilla Journal of Science, Vol 7, No 1, 7- 11, 2011
Author
Ragasa C.Y.; Hofilena J.G.
Publisher
 
Year
2011
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

The heartwood is yellowish to light brown; the sapwood light yellow[
303
Title
World Agroforesty Centre
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http://www.worldagroforestry.org/
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0
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. The wood is soft, heavy, coarse grained, weak, brittle, takes a good polish and is rather resistant to moisture and insects although very susceptible to attack by dry-wood termites[
303
Title
World Agroforesty Centre
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Author
 
Website
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. A very durable construction timber, but large dimension wood is rarely available[
404
Title
Digital Compendium of Forestry Species of Cambodia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com
Publisher
www.digitalspecies.blogspot.com; Phnom Penh
Year
2008
ISBN
 
Description
A very detailed booklet, produced in PDF format on the internet, giving information on around 100 species of trees.
].
The large pods as well as the wood are used for fuel[
303
Title
World Agroforesty Centre
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Author
 
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http://www.worldagroforestry.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. The wood is made into charcoal[
338
Title
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.
].

Propagation

Seed - has a hard, woody testa and takes a long time to germinate. It may lie for 2 - 3 years in the soil without germinating and usually take 12 - 349 days to germinate[
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. To break this dormancy the seed needs to be scarified by carefully abrading a small part of the seed coat, being careful not to damage the embryo[
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]. Alternatively, pour a small quantity of almost boiling water over the seed, making sure it cools down before the seed is cooked, then soak the seed for 12 - 24 hours in warm water prior to sowing. After treated seeds are sown in unshaded nursery beds, they germinate within 5 - 10 days, with a germination rate of up to 90%[
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]. Subsequent growth in the nursery is quite fast[
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. Seedlings watered and weeded regularly are planted out in the rainy season, with a total time required in the nursery being 3 - 5 months[
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]. Keeping the plants for more than 9 months is not desirable, as they become too tall to handle, but seedlings can be transplanted even when 20 - 25 cm tall[
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
].
Seeds can be stored for a long time if insect attack is avoided, which can be done by adding ash to the seeds[
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An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc.
]. Seed storage behaviour is orthodox and a germination rate of 47% has been recorded after 9 years of storage at room temperature; with no loss in viability following 4 years of storage[
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Trees can also be propagated from branch cuttings[
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].
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