Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
hylobates
ID:
1296965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1870: 195 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296303

Common Names

  • Terminalia hylobates
  • Hylobates Terminalia
  • Hylobates Terminalia

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Description

Terminalia hylobates (also called African blackwood, among many other common names) is a deciduous 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 hylobates 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 hylobates 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 hylobates is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be given plenty of light.

Where to Find Terminalia hylobates

Terminalia hylobates is native to India.

Terminalia hylobates FAQ

What is the common name of Terminalia hylobates?

Hylobates Ironwood

What is the native range of Terminalia hylobates?

Peru

What is the habitat of Terminalia hylobates?

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,

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