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Trees of Belgaum- The Cannonball Tree

May 16, 2015 by Swatee Jog Jan 30, 2017 4 Comments

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by Swatee Jog

Belgaum is known for its rich flora, home to many rare trees. Move around Belgaum and you can still find several trees with colourful, fragrant flowers. One rare tree that is found in Belgaum is the Cannonball tree, also known as Kailashpati, with the Latin name Couroupita guianensis gained from French explorer and botanist J.F. Aublet in 1775 when he discovered it. An evergreen tree, it is a member of the Brazil-nut tree family. The tree, native to the southern Caribbean and northern parts of South America, has been known in India for at least 3,000 years, where it is so revered that it is often found growing at temples, especially dedicated to Lord Shiva.Cannonball Tree belagavi Cannonball Tree belagavi

It gets its name from the size of its fruits that look similar to cannon balls and which make a loud thud when they burst upon falling to the ground. A fruit falling on your head could cause serious injury and hence, many countries stick a board to warn passers-by about its presence. The fruits grow clinging to the bark of the tree and not on its foliage. Flowers first appear on the bark, dark orange in color with a sharp sweet smell.

These flowers are offered to Lord Shiva because the structure of the flower that resembles a snake hood. Only 5 cannonball trees are known in Belgaum, one in the Belgaum fort, one opposite The Maruti temple in Hindwadi, two at the animal’s park (Science Park) at Budhwar Peth and one at the RLS college campus. In order to trace this rare and beautiful tree, we appeal to the citizens of Belgaum to let us know the location so that it can be mapped.

We, at Bharatesh Education Trust, are in the process of planting more of this tree, however, the horticulture department does not have this sapling and neither does any nursery in Belgaum. It is, however, available online, which is the way we are ordering it for further propogation.

About the Author: Swatee Jog is a Training and Placement Officer at Bharatesh Global Business School, Belagavi.

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About Swatee Jog

Swatee Jog teaches at Bharatesh Global Business School Belagavi, and her articles have been published in Mint, HT, Deccan Herald, Tarun Bharat and DNA and she has also authored two books, one on management and one science book for kids.

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  1. Iam says

    Nov 21, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Seen one on bachi raichur highway opposite opposite sandals residency.on the foot path.

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  2. Nikhil says

    May 16, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Well, there are two more or these trees that I know of. One is near the sidewalk in front of JNMC and the other is right in front of my mum’s shop (Sakhi Vinyas) near SGBIT.

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    • Mayur says

      Jan 27, 2017 at 2:17 PM

      Exactly I was about to say the same

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  3. anand.potdar says

    May 16, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    As a student from RLScience institute and student of botany I am delighted to get this information.Thank you

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