Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
catappa
ID:
407468

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 128 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406800

Common Names

  • Terminalia Catappa
  • Catappa Terminalia
  • Catappa Terminalia

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Synonyms

  • Myrobalanus commersonii Kuntze [valid]
  • Myrobalanus badamia Poir. [unknown]
  • Myrobalanus rubrigemmis Kuntze [valid]
  • Terminalia burmanica King ex Prain [valid]
  • Terminalia kydiana Roxb. ex Wall. [valid]
  • Terminalia mauritiana Blanco [deprecated]
  • Buceras catappa Hitchc. [valid]
  • Terminalia intermedia Bert. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Juglans catappa Lour. [unknown]
  • Myrobalanus catappa Kuntze [valid]
  • Terminalia catappa chlorocarpa Hassk. [valid]
  • Terminalia catappa macrocarpa Hassk. [valid]
  • Terminalia catappa rhodocarpa Hassk. [valid]
  • Terminalia catappa subcordata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) DC. [valid]
  • Terminalia latifolia Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Terminalia moluccana Lam. [valid]
  • Terminalia ovatifolia Noronha [invalid]
  • Terminalia paraensis Mart. [valid]
  • Terminalia subcordata Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [valid]
  • Terminalia rubrigemmis Tul. [valid]
  • Terminalia badamia sensu Tul. [deprecated]
  • Terminalia catappa pubescens Kurz [valid]

Description

Terminalia catappa (also called Indian almond, among many other common names) is a large tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It is native to India and is found in dry forests and woodlands. Its leaves are simple, oblong-elliptic, and have a glossy green color. Its flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and its fruits are bright red drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia catappa is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as a source of fuel, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia catappa has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia catappa is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Terminalia catappa

Terminalia catappa can be found in tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

Terminalia catappa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia catappa?

Terminalia catappa

What is the common name of Terminalia catappa?

Almond Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia catappa?

Terminalia catappa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

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,

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