Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 6: 265 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408839
Common Names
- Leiocarpa Terminalia
- Indian Almond
- Indian Walnut
Synonyms
- Anogeissus leiocarpa Guill. & Perr. [valid]
- Anogeissus leiocarpa grandifolia Engl. & Diels [valid]
- Anogeissus leiocarpa parvifolia Hochst. ex Engl. & Diels [valid]
- Anogeissus leiocarpa schimperi (Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel) Aubrév. [valid]
- Anogeissus schimperi Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
- Conocarpus leiocarpus DC. [valid]
- Conocarpus parvifolius Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
- Conocarpus schimperi Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
- Anogeissus leiocarpus schimperi (Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel) Aubrév. [unknown]
- Anogeissus leiocarpus (DC.) Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
- Terminalia schimperi (Hochst. ex Hutch. & Dalziel) Gere & Boatwr. [valid]
Description
Terminalia leiocarpa (also called Indian Almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Combretaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and in moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and asthma. It is also used as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Terminalia leiocarpa are small, yellowish-white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terminalia leiocarpa is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Terminalia leiocarpa
Terminalia leiocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Terminalia leiocarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Terminalia leiocarpa?
Leiocarpa almond
What is the scientific name of Leiocarpa almond?
Terminalia leiocarpa
What is the native range of Terminalia leiocarpa?
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,