Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
oliveri
ID:
409457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2202 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408789

Common Names

  • Terminalia oliveri
  • Oliver's Terminalia
  • Indian Almond

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Description

Terminalia oliveri (also called Indian Almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia oliveri has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia oliveri has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia oliveri is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Terminalia oliveri

Terminalia oliveri is native to India, where it can be found in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Terminalia oliveri FAQ

What is the common name of Terminalia oliveri?

Oliver's Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia oliveri?

Dry forests and thickets

What is the average height of Terminalia oliveri?

Up to 20 meters

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,