Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
amazonia
ID:
407645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell in Pulle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. Suriname 3: 173 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406977

Common Names

  • Amazonia Terminalia
  • Amazonia Indian Almond
  • Amazonia Terminalia Tree

Searching for Terminalia amazonia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Terminalia amazonia (also called Amazon Ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows in dry forests, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia amazonia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia amazonia has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Terminalia amazonia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia amazonia is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 meters in height. It is native to tropical rainforests in South and Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Terminalia amazonia

Terminalia amazonia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Terminalia amazonia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia amazonia?

Terminalia amazonia

What is the common name of Terminalia amazonia?

Amazonian walnut

What is the native range of Terminalia amazonia?

South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2431494: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
August Adriaan Pulle (1878-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulle' in the authors string.