Terminalia costaricensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
1409401
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stace) Gere & Boatwr.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184(3): 320. 2017 [22 Jun 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421866
Common Names
- Costaricensis Terminalia
- Costaricensis Terminalia Tree
- Costaricensis Terminalia Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Terminalia costaricensis (also called Costaricensis Terminalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is a tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in forests and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Terminalia costaricensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Terminalia costaricensis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are oval-shaped with a hairy stem and leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Terminalia costaricensis is a tree native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Terminalia costaricensis
Terminalia costaricensis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in wet, tropical forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.
Terminalia costaricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Terminalia costaricensis?
Terminalia costaricensis
What is the common name of Terminalia costaricensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Terminalia costaricensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Jephris Gere: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gere' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164561-1: Based on the initial data import