Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
fagifolia
ID:
1296963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 42 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296301

Common Names

  • Terminalia fagifolia
  • Fagifolia Terminalia
  • Fagifolia Terminalia

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Description

Terminalia fagifolia (also called African olive, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia fagifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, rheumatism, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Terminalia fagifolia is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia fagifolia is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can reach heights of up to 30 feet and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Terminalia fagifolia

Terminalia fagifolia is native to India.

Terminalia fagifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Terminalia fagifolia?

Fagifolia Ironwood

What is the native range of Terminalia fagifolia?

Peru

What is the habitat of Terminalia fagifolia?

Tropical dry forests

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,