Mazhar Botanic Garden

Terminalia catappa L.

Indian Almond Beach Almond

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000100
Common name: Indian Almond, Beach Almond
Arabic name: لوز البحرين
Native: Australia
Country: Australia
(PGR): Cultivated plant

Semi deciduous tree to 35 m tall , 1-15 m in diameter leaves obovate 15-25 cm long flowers white Fruit drupe, edible, tasting slightly acidic

Ornamental tree, grow for deep shade its large leaves provide. The wood is red and solid. The leaves are used in different herbal medicines for various purposes.

Buceras catappa (L) Hitchc

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Texture: Fertile Loam
Drainage: Well drained
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds. Pre-soak for 24 hours in cold water. About 70% of ripe seed germinate in about 20 days.
Flowering time: Later spring
Zone: 10 : 11
Status: Rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Plant Uses: Medicinal Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
pH: Alkaline
Located in: Herbarium Yard

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