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Myanmar Name – Taiwan Banda

Common Name – Madagascar Almond

Botanical Name – Terminalia mantaly L.

Family Name – Combretaceae

Habitat – Native to from Africa, where it typically grows in various types of forest habitats, including dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It is often found in regions with a tropical climate.

Habit – Medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights of up to 15 meters. It has a rounded crown and a somewhat spreading habit.

Bark – Grayish-brown and becomes rough and fissured with age.

Leaves – Simple, alternate, and typically elliptic to oblong in shape. They are dark green in color, with a smooth texture and slightly wavy margins.

Inflorescence – Small clusters of yellowish-green flowers. These flowers are arranged in terminal or axillary spikes.

Flower – Small and yellowish-green in color. They have five petals and are typically bisexual.

Fruit – A drupe, which is a fleshy fruit with a single seed enclosed by a hard, woody endocarp. The fruit is usually ovoid or ellipsoid in shape and turns reddish-brown when ripe.

Seed – A single seed enclosed within a hard, woody shell. The seed is typically ovoid or ellipsoid in shape and may have a smooth or textured surface.

Flowering and Fruiting Time – Flowering time from October to December and fruiting time from January to June.

Usage – The plant is used for ornamental purpose.