Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 12: 8 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227881
Common Names
- Terminalia
- Nipensis
- Terminalia Nipensis
Description
Terminalia nipensis (also called Nipa Terminalia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in scrubland and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia nipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Terminalia nipensis is yellow, with five petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terminalia nipensis is a large evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 m tall. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Terminalia nipensis
Terminalia nipensis can be found in India.
Terminalia nipensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia nipensis?
Terminalia nipensis
What is the family of Terminalia nipensis?
Combretaceae
What is the common name of Terminalia nipensis?
Nipensis Terminalia
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,