Kadamb

Neolamarckia cadamba, also known as “Kadamba” in Ayurveda, is a member of the Rubiaceae family. A beloved plant of “Lord Gopal,” known by the Hindi name “tree Kadam,” is one of the vascular plants mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts. Large deciduous tree with a height range of 37.5 to 45 metres. New trees have even bark and a grayish-green look. Older trees have alternate, uneven grey bark that is longitudinally fissured as part of their look. Glossy, dark green, simple pulpiness base, sub sessile to petiolate, broadly ovate to elliptical-oblong, whole, apex, and pinnate venation are all characteristics of the leaves. From August to October, orange to yellow flowers begins to bloom. Clustered inflorescences with terminal globose heads, sub sessile, and fragrant. Fruit lets plentiful with top sections that feature four voids or rigid structures.
The species is commonly, but wrongly, referred to as Anthocephalus Chinensis because it possesses fragrance orange blooms that are present in thick globe-shaped clusters and are used to make perfumes. It is a decorative plant that is also utilized in the production of paper and lumber. In Indian mythology and religion, it is of utmost importance. Given the great significance of the cadamba tree to humanity, several religions in India have fervently held that God resides within one. Ayi Jagadamba Mad Amba Kadamba Vana Priyavaasini Haasa Rate is a Sanskrit shloka that states that Goddess Durga likes to reside in a forest of Cadamba trees.