Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
canaliculata
ID:
407630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 327 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406962

Common Names

  • Canaliculata Terminalia
  • Canaliculata Indian Almond
  • Canaliculata Terminalia Tree

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Description

Terminalia canaliculata (also called Channeled Terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Terminalia canaliculata is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia canaliculata is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is native to tropical rainforests in South and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Terminalia canaliculata

Terminalia canaliculata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Terminalia canaliculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia canaliculata?

Terminalia canaliculata

What is the family of Terminalia canaliculata?

Combretaceae

What is the common name of Terminalia canaliculata?

Canaliculate 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,