Terminalia litoralis

Panch. & Guillaumin

Combretaceae Edible: Kernels, Seeds, Nuts, Fruit 16 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tree. It is like coastal almond. It grows 35 m tall. The branches are horizontal. The flowers are white. The fruit are 3.5-5 cm long. They are greenish-yellow and then turn red.

Edible Uses

The fleshy fruit is eaten, and the kernel of the nut is consumed, especially by children.

Traditional Uses

The flesh of the fruit is eaten. The kernel of the nut is eaten.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows near the coast. It can withstand strong winds and spray.

Where It Grows

Africa, Caroline Islands, Fiji, Nigeria, Pacific, Rotuma, Samoa, Tonga, West Africa,

Other Information

The kernels are eaten especially by children.

Notes

There are about 200-250 Terminalia species. They are tropical.

Synonyms

Terminalia moluccana sensu A. GrayTerminalia glabrata sensu A. Gray

Also Known As

Tavoli-lali, Tog ai, Win

References (9)

Elevitch, C.R.(ed.), 2006, Traditional Trees of the Pacific Islands: Their Culture, Environment and Use. Permanent Agriculture Resources, Holualoa, Hawaii. p 731
Franklin, J., Keppel, G., & Whistler, W., 2008, The vegetation and flora of Lakeba, Nayau and Aiwa Islands, Central Lau Group, Fiji. Micronesica 40(1/2): 169–225, 2008
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 645
Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 62
Parham, B. E. V., 1972, Plants of Samoa. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Information Series. No. 85 p 118

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Smith, A.C., 1985, Flora Vitiensis Nova: A New flora of Fiji, Hawai Botanical Gardens, USA Vol 3 p 434
Walter, A. & Sam C., 2002, Fruits of Oceania. ACIAR Monograph No. 85. Canberra. p 254, 281
Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p 117
Yuncker, T.G., 1959, Plants of Tonga, Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Hawaii, Bulletin 220. p 199