Bakul
Mimusops elengi
Local / Vernacular name: ବଉଳ/ବକୁଲ
Key Facts
Genus
Mimusops
Species
elengi
Origin
Unknown
Campus Zone
XIM University Campus
About this Tree
XIM University campus biodiversity register (2026–27). Recorded individuals: 51; abundance rank: 6.
Leaf habit: Evergreen
Flowers / Fruits: Flowers-Small, star-shaped, and fragrant.Creamy white to pale yellow. Fruits -Fleshy berry.Ovoid to ellipsoid, about 1–2.5 cm in length.Green when unripe, turning orange-red or reddishbrown when ripe.Sweet and edible, eaten fresh or sometimes processed.
Native range: The Bakul tree (Mimusops elengi) is native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of northern Australia.
Wildlife Support & Pollination: Its fragrant flowers attract bees, birds, and bats, aiding in pollination.The fruits are consumed by mammals like squirrels, bats, macaques, and civets. Provides dense foliage, offering shade and shelter for various birds and small animals, and serves as habitat for pollinators
he bark is valued for its astringent, tonic, and febrifuge properties. A bark decoction or expressed juice is used as a gargle to treat gum and tooth issues like bleeding gums, dental decay, and loose teeth.wigs serve as natural toothbrushes, and unripe fruit helps firm loose teeth
n Hinduism, the Bakul tree holds a revered place: it is closely associated with Lord Kamadeva, the god of love, symbolizing purity and spiritual beauty
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