Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 493 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406959
Common Names
- Creaghii Terminalia
- Creaghii Indian Almond
- Creaghii Terminalia Tree
Description
Terminalia creaghii (also called Creagh's Terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, and tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia creaghii is used as a medicinal plant, for its timber and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Terminalia creaghii are yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terminalia creaghii is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Terminalia creaghii
Terminalia creaghii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Terminalia creaghii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia creaghii?
Terminalia creaghii
What is the family of Terminalia creaghii?
Combretaceae
What is the common name of Terminalia creaghii?
Creagh's 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,