Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
latipes
ID:
409390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 2: 501 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408722

Common Names

  • Terminalia Latipes
  • Latipes Terminalia
  • Latipes

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Synonyms

  • Myrobalanus latipes Kuntze [valid]
  • Terminalia biangulata W.Fitzg. [valid]
  • Terminalia chlorocarpa W.Fitzg. [valid]

Description

Terminalia latipes (also called Latipes 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 latipes is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia latipes has small, white flowers that are borne in dense clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and winged. The seedlings are slender with a single, straight stem and alternate, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia latipes is a medium-sized tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Terminalia latipes

Terminalia latipes is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Terminalia latipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia latipes?

Terminalia latipes

What is the common name of Terminalia latipes?

Long-stalked Terminalia

What is the habitat of Terminalia latipes?

Terminalia latipes is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,