Levi Sap Nei Thang publishes 547-page Padauk guide

Levi Sap Nei Thang has released a new 547-page reference on Padauk, the tree species known as Pterocarpus macrocarpus and Myanmar’s national flower. The book is designed as a practical guide for growers, foresters and researchers, and it expands on the author’s earlier work about the species.

Why it matters: - Padauk Cultivation and Management adds a practical field guide to the body of work on Pterocarpus macrocarpus, a species tied to Myanmar’s identity and used across forestry and horticulture. - The book is aimed at growers, foresters, researchers, students, conservation professionals, landowners and nursery operators. - The publication consolidates technical information that is often spread across multiple scientific and forestry sources.

What happened: - Author and horticultural researcher Levi Sap Nei Thang published Padauk Cultivation and Management in June 2026. - The 547-page book focuses on the cultivation, establishment, care, management and utilization of Pterocarpus macrocarpus, commonly known as Padauk. - The release was announced from Kansas City, Kansas. - The book is a companion volume to Padauk: The National Flower of Myanmar.

The details: - The book covers climate and soil requirements, planting techniques, propagation methods, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, pest and disease management, breeding, utilization, postharvest handling and value-added applications. - The volume draws on scientific literature, forestry resources, horticultural publications and practical management principles. - Dr. Tin Htut, Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, provided a foreword and recommendation. - The book is listed with ISBN 978-0-9792993-5-3 and Library of Congress Control Number 2026915241. - The subject areas include horticulture, forestry, tree cultivation and tropical forestry. - Availability is listed through major online bookstores worldwide.

Between the lines: - The new book shifts from the earlier title’s broader scientific, historical, cultural, conservation and economic lens to hands-on cultivation guidance. - The companion-volume format suggests Levi Sap Nei Thang is building a larger reference set around Padauk rather than a single standalone book. - The foreword from a Myanmar agriculture official signals institutional relevance for a species with both symbolic and practical value.

What’s next: - The book is positioned for use by professionals and readers who need a more technical reference on planting and managing Padauk. - Levi Sap Nei Thang’s ongoing documentation of the species is likely to continue through her related research and publications. - Wider availability through online bookstores should put the book in reach of an international audience.

The bottom line: - Padauk Cultivation and Management is a specialized, practical reference meant to make Padauk growing and management easier to apply in the field.