Gum Ghatti

Terminalia anogeissiana

Native to:
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Combretaceae
Genus:
Terminalia
Species:
Terminalia anogeissiana
USDA Symbol:
ANLA13

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from rootstock after fire; common in fire-prone African savanna woodlands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
thrives in savanna and woodland areas