It can be readily recognized by its peculiar drooping branches. The plant is of indian origin and religiously offered to Lord Shiva. It is a medicinal plant which is used to treat diabetes, respiratory problems and diarrhoea. The fruits of Aegle marmelos are rich in flavonoids, terpenoids, carotenoids and coumarins. The major bioactive constituents include imperatorin (54), aegelin, lupeol, eugenol, cineol and citronellal.

The plants are medium sized tree. The bark of the tree is grayish-brown and often rough and furrowed. Leaves compound, alternate, and pinnate. Leaflets 3 to 5 ovate or elliptical with serrated margins. The leaves show gland dots if seen against light. The flowers are pale to white in colour and fragrant. Fruits are drupe, round, with embedded pulp