Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
pallidovirens
ID:
1409387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Gere & Boatwr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184(3): 321. 2017 [22 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421852

Common Names

  • Pallidovirens Terminalia
  • Pallidovirens Terminalia Tree
  • Pallidovirens Terminalia Wood

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Description

Terminalia pallidovirens (also called Indian almond, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia pallidovirens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Terminalia pallidovirens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia pallidovirens is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings and grows best in well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can survive in a wide range of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Terminalia pallidovirens

Terminalia pallidovirens can be found in the tropical forests of 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,

References

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Jephris Gere: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gere' in the authors string.