Kadam Tree

Kadam Tree: 

• Scientific name- Neolamarckia cadamba 

• Common Name- Burflower tree, kadamb 

• Family- Rubiaceae 

• Local uses- 1. Has medicinal properties that treat ailments like fever, skin diseases, gastrointestinal issues, etc. 

          2. Flowers are used in perfumes. 

• Fun Fact- 1. State tree of Madhya Pradesh. 

          2. National Tree of Bangladesh. 

• Ecological role- 1. Aborbs carbon dioxide effectively and in mitigating climate change. 

                       2.Used in afforestation due to it’s fastly growing nature. 

                       3.Provides shade due to wide canopy. 

• Cultural Significance- 1. Considered sacred in Hinduism. 

                            2. Strongly linked with lord krishna.