Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
1281223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. Descript. Pl. Nov. Herb. Van Heurckiani 2: 220 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280561

Common Names

  • Zeylanica Terminalia
  • Zeylanica
  • Terminalia

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Description

Terminalia zeylanica (also called Terminalia crenulata, Terminalia elliptica and Terminalia, among many other common names) is a large, deciduous tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and prefers a humid environment.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia zeylanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Combretaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terminalia zeylanica has small, yellow flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Terminalia zeylanica

Terminalia zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka.

Terminalia zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Terminalia zeylanica?

Terminalia zeylanica

What is the common name of Terminalia zeylanica?

Ceylon Terminalia

What is the habitat of Terminalia zeylanica?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Heurck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171464-1: Based on the initial data import