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Limonia acidissima - Kapitha

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[[File:Limonia acidissima (6941726106).jpg|thumb|right|''Kapitha'', ''Limonia acidissima'']]
'''Limonia acidissima''' is the only species within the monotypic genus Limonia. It is native to the Indomalaya ecozone to Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and in Indochinese ecoregion east to Java and the Malesia ecoregion. Common names for the species in English include '''''wood-apple''''' and '''''elephant-apple'''''. It is reputed for its medicinal properties.<ref name="uses"/>
'''== Description == Limonia acidissima''' is the only species within the monotypic genus Limoniaa large tree growing to 9 metres (30 ft) tall, with rough, spiny bark. It is native to the Indomalaya ecozone to BangladeshThe leaves are pinnate, Indiawith 5-7 leaflets, Pakistaneach leaflet 25–35 mm long and 10–20 mm broad, Sri Lankawith a citrus-scent when crushed. The fruit is a berry 5–9 cm diameter, and in Indochinese ecoregion east may be sweet or sour. It has a very hard rind which can be difficult to Java crack open, and contains sticky brown pulp and the Malesia ecoregionsmall white seeds. Common names for The fruit looks similar in appearance to the species in English include '''''wood-apple''''' and '''''elephant-apple'''''. It is reputed for its medicinal propertiesBael fruit (Aegle marmelos).
== Uses ==
The fruit is used to make a fruit juice with astringent properties and jams. Its leaves also have medicinal properties and are considered auspicious to be offered to Lord Shiva in pujas. A majority of the Hindu temples will have a sacred tree with in its compound and is known as the sthala vriksha.
 
== References ==
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<ref name="uses">[https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-wood-apple-or-bel-fruit.html Health Benefits of Wood Apple or Bel Fruit]</ref>
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== External Links ==
The fruit is used to make a fruit juice with astringent properties and jams*[https://en. Its leaves also have medicinal properties and are considered auspicious to be offered to Lord Shiva in pujas. A majority of the Hindu temples will have a sacred tree with in its compound and is known as the sthala vrikshawikipedia.org/wiki/Limonia_acidissima Limonia acidissima-Wikipedia]
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