Mazhar Botanic Garden

Terminalia catappa L.

Indian Almond

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000100
Common name: Indian Almond,
English name: Beach Almond
Arabic name: لوز البحرين
Native: Australia
Country: Australia French Polynesia Malaysia Tropical asia
(PGR): Rare

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
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Drought-tolerant plant
Climates: Tropical
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
pH range: 4.5-8.5
Status: Rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Online
Plant Uses: Medicinal Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Tropical deciduous forest
pH: Alkaline Mild acid Neutral
Located in: Herbarium Yard

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