Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
rostrata
ID:
409248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg & Falanruw

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 469 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408580

Common Names

  • Terminalia Rostrata
  • Beaked Terminalia
  • Rostrata Terminalia

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Description

Terminalia rostrata (also called Beaked Terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Combretaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia rostrata is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Terminalia rostrata are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and winged. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia rostrata is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Terminalia rostrata

Terminalia rostrata is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It can also be found in parts of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Terminalia rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia rostrata?

Terminalia rostrata

What is the common name of Terminalia rostrata?

Beaked Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia rostrata?

Terminalia rostrata is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Marjorie V.C. Falanruw (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Falanruw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171364-1: Based on the initial data import