Bischofia javanica Seeds (Bishop Wood)
Bischofia javanica (Bishop Wood, Java cedar) is a medicinal tree species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for medicinal cultivation, agroforestry, and reforestation.
| Botanical Synonyms | Andrachne apetala, Andrachne trifoliata,Bischofia cummingiana |
| Common Names | Bishop Wood, Java cedar |
| Plant Form | Medicinal Tree |
| Seed Collection | March-April |
| Seed Longevity | 1 year |
| Seeds per Kg (approx.) | 25000-28000 |
| Germination Rate | 40-90% |
| Seed Treatment | Not Required. |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
Product Specifications
| Name | Bischofia javanica Seeds (Bishop Wood) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 699.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- Germination is genuinely spread out over weeks — don't judge success by the first 1-3 weeks alone, since completion can take 5-6 weeks Dioecious — plant more than one if you want fruit production, since a single tree may be either sex Site mature trees well away from paving, patios, or foundations — the root system can be aggressive, and the tree self-seeds readily nearby
