Terminalia suaveolens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
1579550
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Eichler) Gere & Boatwr.
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184: 321 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042240
Common Names
- Terminalia Suaveolens
- Suaveolens Terminalia
- Terminalia Suaveolens Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Terminalia suaveolens (also called Sweet-scented Terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical South America, where it grows in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant and has antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Terminalia suaveolens has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Terminalia suaveolens can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Terminalia suaveolens
Terminalia suaveolens can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Terminalia suaveolens FAQ
What is the common name of Terminalia suaveolens?
Sweet-scented Terminalia
What is the native range of Terminalia suaveolens?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
What is the growth rate of Terminalia suaveolens?
Moderate
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,