Mazhar Botanic Garden

Terminalia bentzoe (L.) L.f.

Bois Benzoin Mauritian tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000208
English name: Bois Benzoin, Mauritian tree
Arabic name: ترميناليا بنتزو
Native: Mascarene archipelago, Mauritius, Reunion
Country: Mauritius Réunion
(PGR): Very rare

Semi deciduous tree to 20-30 m high branches horizontal leaves clustered at ends of branches, young leaves linear, purple, adult leaves elliptic obovate flowers white in axillary panicle fruit samara, greenish, round, 2 cm across, 2- angles winged

Ornamental plant and medicinal

Terminalia benzoin Lf, Terminalia mauritiana Lam

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Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring

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