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Bael Fruit

Aegle marmelos

Near Threatened

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The Bael Fruit (Aegle marmelos) is a species in the genus Aegle. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands. Populations are also found in montane and highland environment.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Laos, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇱🇦 Laos 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Aegle marmelos (Bael Fruit)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish milva

French Bel Indien

German Baelbaum

Portuguese Marmelos

Hindi Bel

Vietnamese Trai mam

Indonesian Maja Batuh

Thai Matum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bael Fruit?

The scientific name of Bael Fruit is Aegle marmelos. It belongs to the genus Aegle.

What is the conservation status of Bael Fruit?

Bael Fruit (Aegle marmelos) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bael Fruit live?

Bael Fruit is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (Laos, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Laos, Micronesia, Seychelles, Taiwan, Timor-Leste.

What family does Bael Fruit belong to?

Bael Fruit (Aegle marmelos) belongs to the genus Aegle, which is part of the taxonomic family Rutaceae.

What kingdom does Bael Fruit belong to?

Bael Fruit (Aegle marmelos) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).