Myrobalan
Terminalia chebula
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Zhangzhugang,Delonix,Lannafolium,Salim Khandoker,Salim_Khandoker,A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Krish Dulal,MGB CEE,Vinayaraj,Delonix,Vinayaraj
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Combretaceae
- Genus:
- Terminalia
- Species:
- Terminalia chebula
- USDA Symbol:
- TECH3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils with good organic content