Wood Apple (Feronia Limonia)
Wood Apple (Feronia Limonia)
- Brand: Biophilia Concept Shop
- Product Code: BFRP 05
- Availability: Out Of Stock
- Rs. 410.00
- Ex Tax: Rs. 410.00
Wood
Apple (Scientific - Feronia
Limonia | Sin - දිවුල්) is a slow-growing tree is erect, with a
few upward-reaching branches bending outward near the summit where they are
subdivided into slender branchlets drooping at the tips. The bark is ridged,
fissured and scaly and there are sharp spines on some of the zigzag twigs. The
deciduous, alternate leaves, 3 to 5 in long, dark-green, leathery, often
minutely toothed, blunt or notched at the apex, are dotted with oil glands and
slightly lemon-scented when crushed. Dull-red or greenish flowers are
borne in small, loose, terminal or lateral panicles. They are usually bisexual.
The fruit is round to oval, 2 to 5 in wide, with a hard, woody, grayish-white,
scurfy rind about (6 mm) thick. The pulp is brown, mealy, odorous, resinous,
astringent, acid or sweetish, with numerous small, white seeds scattered
through it.
Wood apple is highly recommended for people
suffering from kidney disorders. Owing to its detoxifying powers, wood
apple can protect your kidney from diseases. The thiamine and riboflavin
in wood apples are known for boosting liver health. They are
also helps maintaining a good cardiovascular health.
Care
Sun |
Full or partial
(Partial mostly preferable) |
Soil |
Well-drained,
light sandy loamy soil |
Water |
Frequent
watering is not a must. |
Fertilizer |
Ideal to feed
with farm yard or NPK plant fertilizer (NPK -
Nitrogen,Prosphorus and Potasium)* |
Tags: BFRP 05