Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
supitiana
ID:
409188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 623 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408520

Common Names

  • Supitiana Terminalia
  • Supitiana Terminalia Tree
  • Supitiana Terminalia Plant

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Description

Terminalia supitiana (also called 'Supit's Terminalia', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, cane-like stem, up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, where it grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 3,000–5,000 feet (900–1,500 m).

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia supitiana is used as a source of firewood and timber, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia supitiana flowers are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia supitiana is a fast-growing, medium-sized tree that can reach up to 30 meters in height and 1 meter in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-prepared seedbed and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Terminalia supitiana

Terminalia supitiana is native to the tropical forests of Indonesia.

Terminalia supitiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia supitiana?

Terminalia supitiana

What is the common name of Terminalia supitiana?

Supitian Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia supitiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,