Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
bentzoe
ID:
407676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. 434. 1782 [1781 publ. Apr 1782]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407008

Common Names

  • Bentzoe's Terminalia
  • Bentzoe's Indian Almond
  • Bentzoe's Indian Walnut

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Terminalia bentzoe sub. rodriguesensis Wickens
Terminalia bentzoe sub. bentzoe

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia bentzoe 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 bentzoe 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 bentzoe

Terminalia bentzoe is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical forests, dry forests, and coastal areas.

Terminalia bentzoe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia bentzoe?

Terminalia bentzoe

What is the common name of Terminalia bentzoe?

Bentzoe's terminalia

What is the native range of Terminalia bentzoe?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2431536: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.