Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
platyptera
ID:
409212

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 151 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408544

Common Names

  • Terminalia Platyptera
  • Broad-Winged Terminalia
  • Broad-Winged Tree

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Synonyms

  • Myrobalanus platyptera Kuntze [valid]
  • Terminalia platyptera glabrata Benth. [valid]

Description

Terminalia platyptera (also called broad-winged bush cherry, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that can grow up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Africa and is found in dry woodlands and riverine forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-elliptic in shape. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are yellow-brown drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia platyptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its wood, which is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Terminalia platyptera are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia platyptera is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Terminalia platyptera

Terminalia platyptera is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Terminalia platyptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia platyptera?

Terminalia platyptera

What is the common name of Terminalia platyptera?

Broad-winged Terminalia

What is the natural habitat of Terminalia platyptera?

Terminalia platyptera is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

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,