Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
chebula
ID:
407543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 5: 31 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406875

Common Names

  • Terminalia chebula
  • Chebula
  • Terminalia

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Synonyms

  • Myrobalanus chebula Gaertn. [valid]
  • Myrobalanifera citrina Houtt. [valid]
  • Myrobalanus tomentella Kuntze [valid]
  • Terminalia argyrophylla King & Prain [valid]
  • Terminalia aruta Buch.-Ham. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Terminalia tomentella Kurz [valid]
  • Terminalia glandulipetiolata De Wild. [valid]
  • Buceras chebula (Retz.) A.Lyons [valid]
  • Combretum argyrophyllum K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Terminalia chebula tomentella (Kurz) C.B.Clarke [valid]
  • Myrobalanus gangetica Kostel. [valid]
  • Terminalia acuta Herb.Madr. ex Wall. [valid]
  • Terminalia gangetica Roxb. [valid]
  • Terminalia reticulata Roth [valid]
  • Terminalia chebula chebula [unknown]
  • Myrobalanifera fertilis J.F.Gmel. [illegitimate]

Description

Terminalia chebula (also called Chebulic Myrobalan, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 30 m in height. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia chebula is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia chebula 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 chebula 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 chebula

Terminalia chebula can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of India and Southeast Asia.

Terminalia chebula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia chebula?

Terminalia chebula

What is the family of Terminalia chebula?

Combretaceae

Where is Terminalia chebula native to?

India, Nepal, and Pakistan

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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