Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
calamansanai
ID:
407604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Rolfe

Source:
ksu

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 310 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406936

Common Names

  • Terminalia calamansanai
  • Calamansanai
  • Terminalia

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Synonyms

  • Pentaptera pyrifolia C.Presl [valid]
  • Pentaptera mollis C.Presl [valid]
  • Terminalia blancoi Merr. [valid]
  • Terminalia pyrifolia (C.Presl) Kurz [valid]
  • Terminalia latialata C.T.White [valid]
  • Terminalia oryzetorum Craib [valid]
  • Terminalia papilio Hance [valid]
  • Gimbernatia calamansanai Blanco [valid]
  • Terminalia bialata cuneifolia C.B.Clarke [valid]
  • Terminalia calamansanai platypteris Merr. [valid]
  • Terminalia mollis S.Vidal [illegitimate]
  • Terminalia calamansanai acuminata Merr. [valid]

Description

Terminalia calamansanai (also called Calamansanai terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Its habitat is in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia calamansanai is used as a medicinal plant, for its timber and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Terminalia calamansanai are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia calamansanai is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Terminalia calamansanai

Terminalia calamansanai can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Terminalia calamansanai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia calamansanai?

Terminalia calamansanai

What is the common name of Terminalia calamansanai?

Calamansanai

Where is Terminalia calamansanai found?

Central America

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

Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171017-1: Based on the initial data import