Acacia nilotica

Silvicultural characteristics

1. Internal assignment on Acacia nilotica Submitted by submitted to Arjun Bhusal Deepak Gautam Bsc 2 nd year , 2 nd sem Assistant professor Sec B , roll no. 1 IOF pokhara

2. Babul tree

3. Occurance It is found scattered in lower terai , usually found in drier parts of terai, but will not thrive without irrigation if climate is too arid.

4. Classification plantae Angiosperm Eudicots Rosids Fabales Fabaceae Acacia nilotica

5. Morphological characteristics Leaves: Bipinnate Flowers: Golden yellow in colour and sweet scented. Seed : 8-12 seed per pod compressed, ovoid and dark brown.

6. Silvicultural characteristics Light: Strong light demander Frost: Frost tender Fire: Not fire resistant species Drought: Drought resistant Coppice and root sucker: Usually pollarded well and is freely lopped for thorn fences and fodder. Root suckers are seldom produced. Browsing: Susceptible to browsing damage by goat and camels , even by sheep and buffaloes.

7. Tree nature : Medium to large sized almost evergreen tree. Soil ph. Flourish in alkaline soil with considerable moisture. Root system: Young plant develops s long taproot from the commencement , and strong lateral roots are also formed early. Under normal conditions on dry ground the tap root reaches a considerable length where water is found. Associates: Associated with sissoo and khair forests.

8. Uses Fuel wood Heartwood Lac: good host of lac Gum: used in painting and dying Seeds : can be eaten roasted or raw Leaves and pods: excellent fodder