Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
molinetii
ID:
409519

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gómez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Maza & Roig, Fl. Cuba (Bol. Secr. Agric. Comerc. Trab., Cuba, No. 22) 76(1914).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408851

Common Names

  • Molinetii Terminalia
  • Indian Almond
  • Indian Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Terminalia angustifolia C.Wright [illegitimate]
  • Bucida correlliana Wilbur [illegitimate]
  • Bucida molinetii (M.Gómez) Alwan & Stace [valid]
  • Bucida spinosa Jenn. [valid]
  • Bucida umbellata Sessé & Moc. [valid]
  • Terminalia spinosa Northr. [illegitimate]

Description

Terminalia molinetii (also called Molinet's bush cherry, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry woodland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia molinetii is used as a timber tree in Africa and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia molinetii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia molinetii 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 molinetii

Terminalia molinetii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Terminalia molinetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia molinetii?

Terminalia molinetii

What is the common name of Terminalia molinetii?

Molinet's Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia molinetii?

Terminalia molinetii is native to tropical Africa

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,