Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
terminalioides
ID:
802945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Madagasc. 164: 96 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000802279

Common Names

  • Terminalia-Like Capurodendron
  • Terminalia-Like Capurodendron Plant
  • Capurodendron Terminalioides

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Description

Capurodendron terminalioides (also called Terminalioides capurodendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Capurodendron terminalioides is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capurodendron terminalioides has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capurodendron terminalioides is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10m in height. It is native to Madagascar and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Capurodendron terminalioides

Capurodendron terminalioides is native to the tropical rainforest of South America.

Capurodendron terminalioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capurodendron terminalioides?

Capurodendron terminalioides

What is the family of Capurodendron terminalioides?

Zingiberaceae

Where is Capurodendron terminalioides found?

Madagascar

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34068: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.