Status:
valid
Authors:
Dhabe
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Pleione 12(2): 323, figs. 1, 4, 7e. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331182
Common Names
- Terminalia kanchii
- Kanchii Terminalia
- Kanchii Indian Almond
Description
Terminalia kanchii (also called Kanchi Terminalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and white flowers that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia kanchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Terminalia kanchii has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terminalia kanchii is a shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Terminalia kanchii
Terminalia kanchii is native to India.
Terminalia kanchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia kanchii?
Terminalia kanchii
What is the common name of Terminalia kanchii?
Kanchii Terminalia
What is the natural habitat of Terminalia kanchii?
It is found in dry, deciduous forests in India.
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,
References
Arvind S. Dhabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dhabe' in the authors string.