Terminalia catappa - Wikipedia
The species epithet is based on its Malay name ketapang. [6][7] The tree grows to 35 metres (115 feet) tall, with an upright, symmetrical crown and horizontal branches. The fruit is corky and light and dispersed by water. As the tree gets older, its crown becomes more flattened to form a spreading, vase shape.
NParks | Terminalia catappa - National Parks Board
Terminalia, in Latin, refers to the plant’s leaves that are clustered at the end of end of the twigs, The name catappa is derived from its Malay name, ketapang. Food (Fruit or Vegetable): The kernel has a flavour similar to almonds, hence the common name.
Terminalia catappa - TopTropicals
The Tropical almond tree (Terminalia catappa) is a large deciduous tree that grows up to 100 feet tall and can survive in cold regions as long as temperatures do not drop below 30FF. It is native to USDA Zones 10-11 and grows best in full sun and with moderate water.
Sea almond (Terminalia catappa) on the Shores of Singapore
Features: A tall tree (20-35m) with a typical pagoda-shaped growth form: it sends out a single stem from the top centre. When the single stem reaches a good height, it sends out several horizontal branches. The bark is grey, fissured and slightly flaky. The tree often has buttress roots.
A conspicuous semi-deciduous tree of coastal areas throughout the warm tropics. Grows best in moist tropical climates. The tree is well adapted to sandy and rocky coasts and flourishes on oolitic limestone. The species loses its leaves twice a year in most areas, with a brilliant red-and-yellow display of leaf colour before doing so.
A Review on the Potential Applications of the Ketapang Tree in ...
2022年2月15日 · Ketapang with the scientific name Terminalia catappa Linn is known as a shade tree with nutritious fruits, and it has many benefits including medicinal benefits, water treatments for fish farming, natural dyes for textiles, and reinforcing filler in composites.
Ketapang - Urban Biodiversity Initiative (UBI)
2021年3月11日 · Common name: Indian Almond, Tropical Almond Tree. Malay name: Ketapang. Scientific name: Terminalia catappa. Conservation status: Cultivated, Native to Malaysia. Description. A large tree that grows up to 35 m tall. It is shaped liake a …
Know 10 Trees - Recommended Activities - National Parks Board
The Sea Almond or Ketapang is a large coastal tree which grows up to 25m tall. It can be recognised by its distinct pagoda shape, formed by its tiered branching pattern. This tree has large leaves (15-30cm) that turn yellow, orange and then red when they are about to shed.
Newsletter - Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)
2024年7月31日 · Terminalia catappa, also known as Ketapang, is commonly found wild in coastal areas. The Latin name Terminalia refers to the leaves clustered at the ends of twigs. Meanwhile, the epithet name catappa comes from the original Malay name, “Ketapang” (Flora & …
NParks | Terminalia catappa (Variegated) - National Parks Board
Terminalia, in Latin, refers to the plant’s leaves that are clustered at the end of end of the twigs. The name catappa is derived from its Malay name, ketapang.
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