Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
glaucifolia
ID:
409369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 68 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408701

Common Names

  • Terminalia Glaucifolia
  • Glaucifolia Terminalia
  • Glaucifolia

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Description

Terminalia glaucifolia (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 glaucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia glaucifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia glaucifolia is a medium-sized, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy trees and planted in a well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Terminalia glaucifolia

Terminalia glaucifolia can be found in India.

Terminalia glaucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia glaucifolia?

Terminalia glaucifolia

What is the family of Terminalia glaucifolia?

Combretaceae

Where is Terminalia glaucifolia found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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,