❖ Common name- Kadam

❖ Scientific name- Neolamarckia cadamba

❖ Classification-

Kingdom- Plantae

Family- Rubiaceae

Order- Gentianales

❖ Mode of propagation-

The best way to propagate the Kadam tree is to purchase a well-grown plant from a local nursery. You can also grow Kadam Ka Ped from seeds or cuttings, but it can be a long process and can be a hit or miss. Seed propagation collects the seeds from ripe fruit and cleans them to remove any debris. The seeds can be sown directly into the ground or seed tray. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil or compost and keep the seedbed moist. Germination typically takes around 2-4 weeks. Vegetative propagation: Take stem cuttings from healthy, mature trees and remove the leaves from the lower half of the cutting. Plant the cutting in a well-draining rooting medium, such as a mixture of peat moss and sand. Keep the cutting in a warm and humid environment and mist it regularly to keep the rooting medium moist. Rooting typically takes 4-8 weeks.

❖ Uses-

The timber is used for plywood, light construction, pulp and paper, boxes and crates, dug-out canoes, and furniture components. Kadamba yields a pulp of satisfactory brightness and performance as a hand sheet. The wood can be easily impregnated with synthetic resins to increase its density and compressive strength. Kadamba tree leaves have medicinal uses such as anti-oxidant & anti-cancer properties. This tree is an ornamental plant & it’s used for timber & paper-making purposes. It is a low maintenance & drought-tolerant tree crop. Shade provides tree crops.