Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
citrina
ID:
407641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 11: 183 1810

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406973

Common Names

  • Citrina Terminalia
  • Citrina Indian Almond
  • Citrina Terminalia Tree

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Description

Terminalia citrina (also called Yellow Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows in dry forests, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia citrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia citrina has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia citrina is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 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 citrina

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

Terminalia citrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia citrina?

Terminalia citrina

What is the common name of Terminalia citrina?

Indian walnut

What is the native range of Terminalia citrina?

India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2431490: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
John Fleming (1785-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fleming' in the authors string.