Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
shankarraoi
ID:
1318729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dhabe

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Pleione 12(2): 326, figs. 3, 6, 7c. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331183

Common Names

  • Terminalia shankarraoi
  • Shankarraoi Terminalia
  • Shankarraoi Indian Almond

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Description

Terminalia shankarraoi (also called Shankarrao's Terminalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and white flowers that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia shankarraoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia shankarraoi has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia shankarraoi is a shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Terminalia shankarraoi

Terminalia shankarraoi is native to India.

Terminalia shankarraoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia shankarraoi?

Terminalia shankarraoi

What is the common name of Terminalia shankarraoi?

Shankarraoi Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia shankarraoi?

It is found in dry, deciduous forests in India.

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

Arvind S. Dhabe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dhabe' in the authors string.