Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 68 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428975
Common Names
- Terminalia latifolia
- Terminalia
- Broad-leaved Terminalia
Description
Terminalia latifolia (also called 'Indian Almond' or 'Country Almond', among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Terminalia latifolia are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terminalia latifolia is a tree that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Terminalia latifolia
Terminalia latifolia is native to India, Southeast Asia, and parts of the Pacific Islands.
Terminalia latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia latifolia?
Terminalia latifolia
What is the common name of Terminalia latifolia?
Broad-leaved Terminalia
What is the family of Terminalia latifolia?
Combretaceae
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,