Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
griffithsiana
ID:
1297111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liben

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 35: 181 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296449

Common Names

  • Terminalia griffithsiana
  • Griffith's Terminalia
  • Griffith's Almond

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Description

Terminalia griffithsiana (also called Griffith's Terminalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India. It has a spreading growth habit with a woody rootstock. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and the flowers are white or pink. It grows in disturbed areas, fields, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia griffithsiana is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia griffithsiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia griffithsiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Terminalia griffithsiana

Terminalia griffithsiana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Terminalia griffithsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia griffithsiana?

Terminalia griffithsiana

What is the common name of Terminalia griffithsiana?

African cherry

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia griffithsiana?

Woodlands and savannas

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,

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