Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 467 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408716
Common Names
- Terminalia Hypargyrea
- Hypargyrea Terminalia
- Hypargyrea
Description
Terminalia hypargyrea (also called Hypargyrea Terminalia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to South America, growing up to 25 meters tall. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas, and prefers well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia hypargyrea is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Terminalia hypargyrea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terminalia hypargyrea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Terminalia hypargyrea
Terminalia hypargyrea can be found in India.
Terminalia hypargyrea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia hypargyrea?
Terminalia hypargyrea
What is the family of Terminalia hypargyrea?
Combretaceae
Where is Terminalia hypargyrea 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,