Terminalia bentzoe (L.) L.f.
Bois Benzoin Mauritian tree
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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