Terminalia beccarii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beccarii
ID:
407671
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 325 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407003
Common Names
- Beccari's Terminalia
- Beccari's Indian Almond
- Beccari's Indian Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Terminalia beccarii (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 beccarii is used as a timber tree and is also used for fuelwood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Terminalia beccarii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Terminalia beccarii is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. 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 beccarii
Terminalia beccarii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Terminalia beccarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia beccarii?
Terminalia beccarii
What is the common name of Terminalia beccarii?
Beccari's terminalia
What is the native range of Terminalia beccarii?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
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
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170979-1: Based on the initial data import