Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
arjuna
ID:
407681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 314 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407013

Common Names

  • Arjuna Terminalia
  • Arjuna Indian Almond
  • Arjuna Indian Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Myrobalanus cuneata Kuntze [valid]
  • Pentaptera obovata DC. [valid]
  • Pentaptera glabra Roxb. [valid]
  • Pentaptera angustifolia Roxb. [valid]
  • Terminalia cuneata Roth [valid]
  • Terminalia berryi Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Terminalia psidiifolia Delile [valid]
  • Terminalia urjan Royle [unknown]
  • Terminalia glabra Wight & Arn. [valid]
  • Terminalia ovalifolia Rottler ex C.B.Clarke [valid]
  • Pentaptera arjuna Roxb. ex DC. [valid]

Description

Terminalia arjuna (also called Indian almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests, and is found at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia arjuna is used to make furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia arjuna has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia arjuna is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Terminalia arjuna

Terminalia arjuna is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Terminalia arjuna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia arjuna?

Terminalia arjuna

What is the family of Terminalia arjuna?

Combretaceae

What is the common name of Terminalia arjuna?

Arjuna Ironwood

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2431544: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.