Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
buceras
ID:
1297027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) C.Wright

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 5: 409 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296365

Common Names

  • Buceras Terminalia
  • Tropical Almond
  • Wild Almond

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Description

Terminalia buceras (also called Buceras Terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan, and to Madagascar. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in wooded grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia buceras is used as a timber for construction and furniture making. The bark is used for tanning leather and the leaves are used as fodder for livestock. It is also used as a fuelwood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Terminalia buceras are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia buceras is an evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Terminalia buceras

Terminalia buceras is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Terminalia buceras FAQ

What is the common name of Terminalia buceras?

Box-leaved Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia buceras?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the growth rate of Terminalia buceras?

Slow to moderate

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171012-1: Based on the initial data import