Terminalia maoi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maoi
ID:
1521126
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dhabe
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Pleione 12(2): 325, figs. 2, 5, 7d. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007797
Common Names
- Terminalia Maoi
- Maoi Tree
- Terminalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Terminalia maoi (also called Mao's Terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a small, terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem that can reach up to 10 cm in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia maoi is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Terminalia maoi is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, pointed leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Terminalia maoi is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and kept in a warm, shaded area. Germination can take up to several months. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Terminalia maoi
Terminalia maoi is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and south to Indonesia.
Terminalia maoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia maoi?
Terminalia maoi
Where is Terminalia maoi found?
New Guinea
What is the flower color of Terminalia maoi?
White
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,