Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., Sér. 3, Bot. 11: 119 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296415
Common Names
- Terminalia seyrigii
- Seyrig's Terminalia
- Seyrig's Almond
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia seyrigii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and gastrointestinal problems. It is also used as a food preservative and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative damage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Terminalia seyrigii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Terminalia seyrigii is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed, and the seedlings should be planted in well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Terminalia seyrigii
Terminalia seyrigii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Terminalia seyrigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia seyrigii?
Terminalia seyrigii
What is the common name of Terminalia seyrigii?
African cherry
What is the natural habitat of Terminalia seyrigii?
Woodlands and savannas
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,