Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
mameluco
ID:
409498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pickel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo 3: 200 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408830

Common Names

  • Terminalia mameluco
  • Mameluco Terminalia
  • Mameluco Indian Almond

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Description

Terminalia mameluco (also called Mameluco, among many other common names) is a tree species native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with a height of up to 25 meters. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-elliptic in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia mameluco 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 mameluco has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia mameluco is a hardy evergreen tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a moist, shady location until they have rooted. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until the roots have developed.

Where to Find Terminalia mameluco

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

Terminalia mameluco FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia mameluco?

Terminalia mameluco

What are the common names of Terminalia mameluco?

Mameluco terminalia, mameluco myrobalan

What is the distribution of Terminalia mameluco?

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

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,