Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
pallida
ID:
409485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Indian Trees : 308 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408817

Common Names

  • Terminalia pallida
  • Pale Terminalia
  • Indian Almond

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Synonyms

  • Terminalia brandisii Engl. ex Brandis [valid]

Description

Terminalia pallida (also called Indian Almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Combretaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and in moist deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia pallida 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 pallida 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 pallida is a medium-sized, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 25 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Terminalia pallida

Terminalia pallida is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Terminalia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia pallida?

Terminalia pallida

What are the common names of Terminalia pallida?

Pale-leaved terminalia, pale-leaved myrobalan

What is the distribution of Terminalia pallida?

Terminalia pallida 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,