Aegle marmelos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Corrêa
Source:
cmp
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 5: 223 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521533
Common Names
- Aegle marmelos
- Bengal Quince
- Indian Bael
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegle marmelos (also called Bael, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aegle marmelos is a tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegle marmelos has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegle marmelos can be propagated from seed or division. It should be grown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, sunny spot. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Aegle marmelos
Aegle marmelos is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Aegle marmelos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegle marmelos?
Aegle marmelos
What is the family of Aegle marmelos?
Rutaceae
What is the distribution of Aegle marmelos?
India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Species in the Aegle genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623456: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
José Correia da Serra (1750-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corrêa' in the authors string.