Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
diptera
ID:
1409212

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sagra) Greuter & R.Rankin

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Espermat. Cuba Invent. Prelim. XII. 2016 [5 Apr 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421677


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Description

Terminalia diptera (also called 'Pau d'arco', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters tall, with an oval or conical crown. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and glossy green. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia diptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Terminalia diptera are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Terminalia diptera

Terminalia diptera is found in the tropical forests of Africa.

Terminalia diptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia diptera?

Terminalia diptera

What is the common name of Terminalia diptera?

Two-winged terminalia

Where is Terminalia diptera found?

It is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Ramón de la Sagra (1798-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagra' in the authors string.
Rosa Rankin (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rankin' in the authors string.