Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
fitzgeraldii
ID:
415901

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
W. Austral. Forests Dept. Bull., Bot. Notes 32: 73 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415233

Common Names

  • Terminalia fitzgeraldii
  • Fitzgerald's Terminalia
  • Fitzgerald's Indian Almond

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Description

Terminalia fitzgeraldii (also called Fitzgerald's Terminalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia fitzgeraldii is a perennial plant native to Australia. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Terminalia fitzgeraldii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, short, broad leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia fitzgeraldii is a perennial herb that grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, by dividing the clumps and replanting the divisions.

Where to Find Terminalia fitzgeraldii

Terminalia fitzgeraldii can be found in dry, rocky areas in Australia.

Terminalia fitzgeraldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia fitzgeraldii?

Terminalia fitzgeraldii

What is the common name of Terminalia fitzgeraldii?

Fitzgerald's terminalia

What is the habitat of Terminalia fitzgeraldii?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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,