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Cultivation of kumbhi - Careya arborea Roxb.

kumbhi :

kumbhi : Careya arborea Roxb.

Cultivation:

Prefers a well-drained, sandy or even rocky soil. Requires a sunny position
In India the annual diameter increment can be up to 0.5 cm, but growth of coppice is faster, 0.6 - 0.9 cm in diameter for 8-year-old coppice shoots.
The tree is highly fire resistant and coppices well.


Propogation:

Seed - there is over 90% germination in 11 - 46 days


Harvesting:

The plant is a popolar herbal remedy in India, where it is often harvested from the wild for local use and trade.

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