Description
Baheda is a tall handsome tree, with characteristic bark. Myrobalan is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree with a large, globose crown.
Leaves are alternately arranged or fascicled at the end of branches, Flowers arise in spikes in leaf axils. Seeds are of 2 cm. The nuts of the tree are rounded but with five flatter sides.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 1525 |
| Common Name | Baheda, Belliric Myrobalan, Bastard myrobalan, Beach almond, Behada, Vibhitaka |
| Height | Up to 60 feet |
| Flower Colour | Greenish yellow |
| Bloom Time | April to May |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- It is fairly sensitive to frost, though seedlings can survive, particularly when covered with grass
- Generally, temperatures of -1 degrees C can kill a tree
- Prefers periodically dry soils, and is moderately drought tolerant
Terminalia belerica care
- Pre-soaking in cold / warm water for 24 hours prior to sowing has been reported to improve germination rates
- Germination needs much moisture, and usually, takes 2 - 5 weeks
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Moderately fertile, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 32 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Terminalia belerica special feature
Widely used in Ayurveda.
Terminalia belerica uses
Medicinal Use:
- The pulp of the fruit (Beleric myrobalan) is considered by Hindu physicians to be astringent and laxative and is prescribed with salt and long pepper in affections of the throat and chest
- It is a main constituent of the Triphala