Baheda Tree (Terminalia bellirica)
Scientific Name: Terminalia bellirica — Bibhitaki.
Native Home: Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia.
Height: Usually 20–30 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades to over a century.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used for construction, furniture, and other general woodwork.
Harvesting: Fruits are collected when mature; timber is harvested from managed trees.
Age to Harvest: Fruits may be collected after several years; timber harvest commonly requires decades.
Products: Timber, firewood, tannins, and dried fruits used in traditional preparations.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Baheda fruit is an important ingredient in Ayurveda, including the traditional Triphala formulation.
Global Spread: Native to South and Southeast Asia and cultivated in tropical regions.
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