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Mimusops elengi
Mamajen
Mimusops elengi
Mimusops elengi is a medium-sized evergreen tree found in tropical forests of South Asia, Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. Common names include Spanish Cherry, Bullet Wood, and Bakul. It is valued for its ornamental uses, fragrant flowers, dense shade, and durable timber. The fruit is edible and possesses medicinal properties.
CategoryDetails
Plant TypePerennial plant
Culinary UsageEdible plant
Medicinal UsageMedicinal Usage
Duration to maturity5 years to harvest
Estimated Plant Lifespan70 years lifespan
Sun Requirements6+ hours direct sunlight (Full Sun)
Pollination

Method: Animal

Notes: Primarily pollinated by insects like bees and butterflies, which are attracted to the fragrant flowers.

Watering Requirements

Method: Top water

Frequency: Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings once established.

Notes: Mimusops elengi is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent moisture during its early years.

Humidity Requirements

Level: Moderate

Care InstructionsPrune regularly to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased branches. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth.
Temperature Range

Min: 15°C

Max: 35°C

Alternative NamesBakul, Medlar
Jasminum sambac
Arabian Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
Both Mimusops elengi and Jasminum sambac thrive in similar tropical conditions, creating a fragrant and aesthetically pleasing garden environment. Jasmine can benefit from the slight shade provided by the Mimusops elengi.
Ficus benjamina
Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina

Ficus benjamina is a fast-growing tree that can compete with Mimusops elengi for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients, potentially hindering the growth of the Mimusops elengi.

Scales

Scales are sap-sucking insects that can attach themselves to the leaves and stems of Mimusops elengi. Infestation can cause yellowing of leaves, stunted growth, and honeydew production, which can lead to sooty mold.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs are soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap, causing leaf drop, stunted growth, and distortion. They are often found in clusters on the undersides of leaves and in branch crotches.

Steps:

    • Collect ripe fruits from a healthy Mimusops elengi tree.
    • Remove the pulp from the seeds and wash them thoroughly.
    • Soak the seeds in water for 24 hours to improve germination.
    • Prepare a well-draining seedbed or pots with a mixture of sand, loam, and compost.
    • Sow the seeds at a depth of about 1-2 cm.
    • Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
    • Maintain a warm and humid environment for germination.
    • Seedlings should emerge in 2-4 weeks.
    • Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots.

Neem Oil

Effective against scales and mealybugs, natural insecticide.

Compost Tea

Provides nutrients and beneficial microbes to promote healthy growth.