Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
409365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 2: 503 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408697

Common Names

  • Terminalia Grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Terminalia
  • Grandiflora

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Synonyms

  • Myrobalanus grandiflora Kuntze [valid]

Description

Terminalia grandiflora (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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora has large, 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora

Terminalia grandiflora can be found in India.

Terminalia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia grandiflora?

Terminalia grandiflora

What is the family of Terminalia grandiflora?

Combretaceae

Where is Terminalia grandiflora 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,