Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
apetala
ID:
1409397

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vollesen) Gere & Boatwr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184(3): 319. 2017 [22 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421862

Common Names

  • Apetala Terminalia
  • Apetala Terminalia Tree
  • Apetala Terminalia Wood

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Description

Terminalia apetala (also called Apetalous Terminalia, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia apetala is used as a timber for construction and furniture, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Terminalia apetala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia apetala is a tree native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Terminalia apetala

Terminalia apetala is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in wet, tropical forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.

Terminalia apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia apetala?

Terminalia apetala

What is the common name of Terminalia apetala?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia apetala?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,

References

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Jephris Gere: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gere' in the authors string.