Baheda, also known as Terminalia bellirica, is a large deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, notable for its medicinal properties. It is characterized by a tall trunk, spreading branches, and greyish bark with vertical cracks. The leaves are large, leathery, and dark green, while the flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and arranged in spikes. The fruit is a drupe, ovoid or globose, and turns brown when ripe. It is a key ingredient in the Ayurvedic formulation Triphala. 

Detailed Description:

Size and Shape: Baheda is a medium to large deciduous tree, reaching heights of up to 30 meters, with a broad, spreading crown. 

Bark: The bark is grey and smooth, with longitudinal cracks. 

Leaves: The leaves are large, dark green, and leathery, arranged alternately on the branches. 

Flowers: The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and appear in spikes. 

Fruits: The fruits are ovoid or globose, turning brown when ripe. They are drupes containing a single seed. 

Habitat: Baheda is found in various regions of India and Southeast Asia, often in plains and lower hills. 

Medicinal Properties: It is highly valued in Ayurveda, where it is known as Bibhitaki and is a key component of Triphala. 

Other Uses: The tree provides timber, and the fruit is used in traditional medicine for various ailments.