Aegle marmelos, commonly known as bael (or bili [4] or bhel [5]), also Bengal quince, [2] golden apple, [2] Japanese bitter orange, [6] stone apple [7] [8] or wood apple, [6] is a species of tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. [2] It is present in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, [9] Sri Lanka, and Nepal as a naturalized species.

Bel fruit, (Aegle marmelos), tree of the family Rutaceae, cultivated for its fruit. The plant is native to India and Bangladesh and has naturalized throughout much of Southeast Asia. The unripe fruit, sliced and sun-dried, is traditionally used as a remedy for dysentery and other digestive

2019年5月8日 · Bael is a spinous deciduous and aromatic tree with long, strong and axillary spines. This Bael tree grows up to 18mt in height and thickness of tree is about 3-4ft. Bael Leaves are 3-5 foliate, leaflets are ovate and have typical aroma.

2023年10月19日 · Native to India and Southeast Asia, Bael is the most sacred tree, according to Hindus, and is extensively cultivated in India due to the medicinal and nutritive properties of its fruit. It is a slow-growing tree that reaches up to 40-50 feet in height. Its fruit has a woody shell that consists of seeds, wrapped under aromatic, edible pulp.

2024年8月21日 · The tree holds significant sacred value among Hindus due to its versatility. The leaves of the Bael tree are used not only for their medicinal properties but also as offerings to Lord Shiva and other deities.

2025年4月3日 · Learn how to grow and take care of the sacred bel patra plant in your home. Bel Patra, called Bilva Patra in Sanskrit, is a sacred plant that is offered to Gods and Goddesses. The word Bilva means bel tree, and Patra means leaf. Bel Patra in English is known as Aegle marmelos, or more commonly called wood apple. Additionally, the plant produces ...

2010年12月4日 · Aegle marmelos or Bael is a middle sized slender aromatic armed tree native to India and Pakistan. It has since spread to throughout South-east Asia. It is a gum-bearing tree. The tree is used in several cooking preparations in India. It is also important in religious rituals and has medicinal value.

Bel is a holy native tree of India, which has high ethnomedicinal, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical importance. Bel contains many diverse bioactive components in leaves, flowers, fruits, wood, root, and bark which show multiple biological activity and high therapeutic importance.

Commonly planted as a sacred tree in Shiva temples in India. A fallen tree is never used for firewood; though fruits are highly valued by people, the people of Kerala never eat it, as it signifies the head of Shiva.

The Bilva tree, also known as बेल पत्र (Bel Patra) and scientifically as Aegle marmelos, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree reaching up to 15-20 meters tall. Its smooth, grey bark peels in flakes, revealing a yellowish inner layer.