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| Identification |
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Genus
Aegle
Species
marmelos
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Indian bael
marmelos
Japanese bitter orange
bael
Bengal quince
Family
RUTACEAE
Specimen number
S4604
Data source
GrUnFr p218;MedPl p159
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
antidiarrheal
antidysenteric
demulcent
laxative
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Leaves
Root
Twigs
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 2 to 5 inch diameter round, greenish-yellow color, thin smooth hard rind enclosing the pulp and many seeds. Aegle marmelos if frequently used as juice. Bael (sometimes called Bengal quince, Indian bael, marmelos and Japanese bitter orange) has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an astringent, as an antidiarrheal, as an antidysenteric and as a demulcent. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The fruit together with the leaves and the root and the twigs are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Juice
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
2 to 5 inch diameter round, greenish-yellow color, thin smooth hard rind enclosing the pulp and many seeds
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Aegle marmelos is self fertile. Bael (in some places called Bengal quince, Indian bael, marmelos and Japanese bitter orange) is often propagated using a cutting or by seed. This plant is thought to originate from India.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Aegle marmelos is deciduous in nature.
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