So, it advised to soak Elephant apple (Dillenia indica L.) tree seeds either in concentrated sulfuric acid (98.5%) for 3 min or in tap water for 72 h to obtain the best germination and quality of seedlings.

With decorative foliage and fragrant blooms, 'Elephant Apple' tree is highly valued for its medicinal properties. The apple-like yellow-green edible fruits of this tree are relished by elephants. ... The tree is native to forest river banks across tropical Asia to South-East Asia.

Our guide gave us a lot of information about these glorious animals, and then, spotting a huge, bulbous textured fruit he gestured towards it and explained that this was the elephants' favourite thing to eat. “Elephants love jackfruit and they can smell it from miles away.

It is considered as a 'vata' suppressant, 'pitta' augmenting drug in Ayurveda. If taken excessively, the fruit is slightly laxative and induce diarrhea. The juice of the fruit, mixed with sugar and water, is used as a cooling beverage and used as a cardio tonic. The plant is aphrodisiac and promotes virility.. . . . .364011235740!]0000000000000009783314146366!]