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
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.
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 Capurodendron genus
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,
Capurodendron suarezense,
Capurodendron tampinense,
Capurodendron terminalioides,
Capurodendron schatzii,
Capurodendron sahafariense,
Capurodendron nanophyllum,
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,