Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
lucida
ID:
409505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns. ex Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 43 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408837

Common Names

  • Lucida Terminalia
  • Indian Almond
  • Indian Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Myrobalanus lucida Kuntze [valid]
  • Terminalia firma Mart. [valid]
  • Terminalia hayesii Pittier [valid]
  • Terminalia nyssifolia Britton [valid]

Description

Terminalia lucida (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 lucida 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

Terminalia lucida has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia lucida is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 30 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 20 cm tall.

Where to Find Terminalia lucida

Terminalia lucida can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Terminalia lucida FAQ

What is the common name of Terminalia lucida?

Shining almond

What is the scientific name of Shining almond?

Terminalia lucida

What is the native range of Terminalia lucida?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2434430: Based on the initial data import
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.