Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
eddowesii
ID:
409407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coode

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Contr. Herb. Austral. 2: 13 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408739

Common Names

  • Terminalia eddowesii
  • Eddowes's Terminalia
  • Eddowes's Almond

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Description

Terminalia eddowesii (also called White Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in dry deciduous forests, thickets, and wooded grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia eddowesii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia eddowesii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia eddowesii is a medium-sized tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Terminalia eddowesii

Terminalia eddowesii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Terminalia eddowesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia eddowesii?

Terminalia eddowesii

What is the common name of Terminalia eddowesii?

Eddowesii Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia eddowesii?

Terminalia eddowesii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,