Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
adenopoda
ID:
407448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 327 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406780

Common Names

  • Terminalia adenopoda
  • Adenopod Terminalia
  • Adenopod Fireweed

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Description

Terminalia adenopoda (also called African bush cherry, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests and woodlands. Its leaves are simple, oblong-elliptic, and have a glossy green color. Its flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and its fruits are bright red drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia adenopoda is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia adenopoda has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia adenopoda is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Terminalia adenopoda

Terminalia adenopoda can be found in tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

Terminalia adenopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia adenopoda?

Terminalia adenopoda

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia adenopoda?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the flower color of Terminalia adenopoda?

White

Species in the Terminalia genus

Terminalia adenopoda, Terminalia acuminata, Terminalia albida, Terminalia capitulata, Terminalia carolinensis, Terminalia catappa, Terminalia celebica, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia cherrieri, Terminalia capitanea, Terminalia cambodiana, Terminalia calamansanai, Terminalia calogemma, Terminalia brassii, Terminalia brachystemma, Terminalia camuxa, Terminalia crassipes, Terminalia creaghii, Terminalia crebrifolia, Terminalia corticosa, Terminalia canaliculata, Terminalia canescens, Terminalia clemensae, Terminalia citrina, Terminalia ankaranensis, Terminalia amazonia, Terminalia arbuscula, Terminalia archboldiana, Terminalia archipelagi, Terminalia arenicola, Terminalia erici-rosenii, Terminalia eriostachya, Terminalia erythrocarpa, Terminalia beccarii, Terminalia bialata, Terminalia aridicola, Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia arostrata, Terminalia basilei, Terminalia avicapitis, Terminalia avicennioides, Terminalia crispialata, Terminalia steenisiana, Terminalia stenostachya, Terminalia subspathulata, Terminalia stuhlmannii, Terminalia subacroptera, Terminalia septentrionalis, Terminalia strigillosa, Terminalia simulans,

Species in the Combretaceae family

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,