Guazuma ulmifolia Lam.
Common names: bastard-cedar, West Indian-elm
In India often named Rudrasam in Tamil, Rudraksham in Mal., Rudrakshi in Kan., and often confused with real Rudraksh
in Rajasthan and Maharashtra it is known as Bhadraksh.
Rudraksh is Elaeocarpus angustifolius, advertised so commonly on TV
Badraksh is Guazuma ulmifolia, the poor substitute.
Commonly grown in Delhi in Parks and roadsides.
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Dr. Gurcharan Singh
Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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