Athakunge

Athakunge (Elaeocarpus serratus L) one of the native trees in Kodagu which grows up to 18 m tall. It is a large tree with brownish, smooth bark.

Kodava

Athakunge, Athakoome

English

Ceylon olive

Kannada

Beejadamara

Botanical Name

Elaeocarpus serratus L

Family

ELAEOCARPACEAE

Uses

The fruits are high in starch and sugar.It  helps treat diarrhoea due to its constipating effect.The fruit has nutritive and medicinal value.