Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cherrieri
ID:
407544

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacKee

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 6: 116 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406876

Common Names

  • Terminalia cherrieri
  • Cherrieri
  • Terminalia

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Description

Terminalia cherrieri (also called Cherrier's 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 cherrieri 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 cherrieri 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 cherrieri 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 cherrieri

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

Terminalia cherrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia cherrieri?

Terminalia cherrieri

What is the family of Terminalia cherrieri?

Combretaceae

Where is Terminalia cherrieri native to?

Madagascar

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,