Terminalia catappa
Also known as Beach almond, Indian almond, Sea almond
species of flowering plant
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Terminalia catappa is a tropical flowering plant that grows as a large tree and is widely cultivated in warm regions around the world. It is valued for its edible nuts, shade, ornamental appearance, and traditional medicinal uses in various cultures.
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Species
Least ConcernTerminalia catappa
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyCombretaceae
Native toBenin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, DR Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast
Observations recorded28,447
General: , Croton, Drepanocarpus lunatus, Manihot glaziovii, Terminalia
via GBIF · IUCN · Kew POWO
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Article
Terminalia catappa is a large tropical tree in the leadwood tree family, Combretaceae, native to Asia, Australia, the Pacific, Madagascar and Seychelles. Common names in English include country almond, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond, beach almond and false kamani.
The species epithet is based on its Malay name ketapang.