Baruna
Crateva religiosa
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Crateva religiosa (syn. Crateva adansonii — sacred garlic pear or ‘Baruna’ in Odia, also called Varuna) is a medium deciduous tree of the Capparaceae family. The tree bears stunning white flowers with long purple stamens that appear in spring before leaf emergence — flowers resemble a spider’s legs. Fruits are ovoid berries used in traditional medicine for kidney stones and urinary disorders. The tree is sacred in Hinduism and is mentioned in ancient texts as a medicinal plant. Wood is used for agricultural implements.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India, Southeast Asia, China
- 📏 Max height
- 10-15 m
- 📐 Spread
- 5-8 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring (white flowers with long stamens)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White with purple stamens
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Deciduous trifoliate green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 50+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot, caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun. Spectacular spring bloom. Bark used in Ayurvedic medicine for kidney stones.
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