Terminalia paniculata | Dried Botanical ID

Name and publication

Terminalia paniculata Roth, Nov. pl. sp. 383 (1821).

Description

Fruits of T. paniculata are sold in the potpourri trade as “mini arjun.” These winged drupes resemble tiny caterpillars, 2-3 cm long x 8-12 mm wide, each with 4-5 wings about 5 mm wide, frequently shredded with processing.

Nativity and distribution

Terminalia paniculata is native to India.

Family

Combretaceae

fruits; photo © The Lebermuth Company, Inc.	fruits, lateral view; photo by Christina Southwick
fruit, end view; photo by Christina Southwick	fruits, dyed red, lateral (left 3) and end (right) views; Photo by Lyndon Photography
fruits, dyed red, lateral view; Photo by Christina Southwick	fruit, dyed red, end view; Photo by Christina Southwick