Origin and Distribution

Origin and Distribution

    The plant grows wild in the temperate Himalayas. It is common in the Kashmir valley, the Shimla and Nainital Hills.

    Area and Production
    Davana is commercially cultivated in Karnataka, Maharastra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in area of about 1000 ha. with an annual production of 8 ton davana oil. In Tamil Nadu, it is grown in Dharmapuri, Krishnagirii, Cumbum, Bodi regions.


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