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One shop word, more than one plantKadambam is not a species.
Kadambam is a Tamil shop word for more than one Rubiaceae tree. Vellai kadambam is often Neolamarckia cadamba. Neer kadambam is often Mitragyna parvifolia. Manjakadambu is Haldina cordifolia. Vella kadambu can also be Hymenodictyon orixense. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Burflower tree · Neolamarckia cadamba
Neolamarckia cadamba — vellai kadambam, the orange monsoon ball.
- Kaim · Mitragyna parvifolia
Mitragyna parvifolia — neer kadambam, the river-bank kaim.
- Haldu · Haldina cordifolia
Haldina cordifolia — manjakadambu / haldu, the heart-leaved yellow timber.
- Bridal-couch tree · Hymenodictyon orixense
Hymenodictyon orixense — vella kadambu / bhurkunda, the winged-seed bridal-couch tree.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.