Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
erythrocarpa
ID:
407665

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 150 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406997

Common Names

  • Erythrocarpa Terminalia
  • Erythrocarpa Indian Almond
  • Erythrocarpa Terminalia Tree

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Description

Terminalia erythrocarpa (also called Indian almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in dry deciduous forests, and is found at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia erythrocarpa is used as a timber tree and is also used for fuelwood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia erythrocarpa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia erythrocarpa is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Terminalia erythrocarpa

Terminalia erythrocarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Terminalia erythrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia erythrocarpa?

Terminalia erythrocarpa

What is the common name of Terminalia erythrocarpa?

Red-fruited terminalia

What is the native range of Terminalia erythrocarpa?

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,