TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Mimusops elengi, Spanish Cherry, Bakul Tree

Mimusops elengi

Spanish Cherry, Bakul Tree
Family: Sapotaceae
Origin: India
USDA Zone: 10-12?

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Small tree 10-20 ft

Full sun

Regular water

White, off-white flowers

Edible plant

Ethnomedical plant.
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Bakul is a large and handsome tree well-known for its fragrant flowers which are strung into garlands and worn by women. Bakul is used in the treatment and maintenance of oral hygiene. Rinsing mouth with water solution made with bakul helps in strengthening the teeth.

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