Terminalia bentzoe
(L.) L.f.
False benzoin
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Description
A small tropical tree with clustered leaves belonging to the Combretaceae family. It is drought-tolerant and found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The kernels and nuts are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The kernels are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It is tolerant of drought.
Where It Grows
Hawaii, Indian Ocean, Mascarene Islands, Mauritius, Pacific, Reunion,
Notes
There are about 200-250 Terminalia species. They are tropical.
References (4)
- FAO, 1995, Edible Nuts. Non Wood Forest Products 5.
- http://www.ntbg.org/plants/plant details.php
- Syn. pl. 1:485. 1805 "benzoe"
- Wickens, G.E., 1995, Edible Nuts. FAO Non-wood forest products. FAO, Rome. p 116
