Spanish Cherry
Mimusops elengi
Name
| Marathi: | बकुळ |
Biological Classification
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Spermatophyta |
| Sub-Division: | Angiospermae |
| Class: | Dicotyledonae |
| Sub-Class: | Gamopetalae |
| Series: | Heteromerae |
| Order: | Ebenales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Sub-Family: | -- |
| Genus: | Mimusops |
| Species: | elengi |
Advantages
- It is commonly planted in gardens and roadsides as an ornamental tree.
- The white flowers are used for making garlands and to wear it in hair in the form of Veni or Gajra.
- A delightful perfume is distilled from the flowers.
Interesting Facts
The fruits of the tree are edible and somewhat sweet in taste.
Description
- It is a small evergreen tree with a compact leafy head.
- It bears white, fragrant flowers usually in the months of January-April.
- Mimusops elengi L.
