About axlewood
Terminalia pendula is an Asian species of tree in the family Combretaceae. It is a medium-sized tree found in both primary and secondary tropical and sub-tropical forests. It is recorded from India to China, south to Thailand and Vietnam. It may be one of the dominant species of seasonal tropical forests of Vietnam. In Yunnan it is found in rocky limestone areas, near sea level to 700 m (2,300 ft). Besides timber uses, the bark of this species has a high tannin content.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Anogeissus acuminata
- Genus
- Anogeissus
- Family
- COMBRETACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests Key identification features : A deciduous tree with rough dark grey bark and drooping branches. Leaves gland-dotted
- Distribution
- India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Combretaceae
Indian almond family
axlewood belongs to the Combretaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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