Terminallia bellerica

Botanical name – Terminalia bellerica

Tree Common Name – Baheda

Habit

• Deciduous tree
• Large
• Fast growing

Ecology

• Their large sized provides suitable nesting sites for Owls, Hornbills, Giant squirrels
• Pollen and nectar for birds and bees
• Mammals and birds feed on fruits
• Larval host plant for -Large Oakblue and Brown Awl butterflies

Uses

• Highly medicinal – used in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha medicines
• Fruits are edible
• Tannins
• Dye
• Oil

Propagation

•     Seed