Terminalia catappa

Katappenbaum ( Terminalia catappa )

Called The Katappenbaum ( Terminalia catappa ), also Seemandelbaum, Indian Almond or Badam, a species of plant in the genus Myrobalan ( Terminalia ) from the family of the wings seed plants ( Combretaceae ). The species is native to Malaysia's and the Western Pacific region, but also outside the original area of ​​distribution often found.

  • 4.1 Literature
  • 4.2 Notes and references

Description

Katappenbäume are deciduous trees that reach heights of growth 20 to 25 m. They have a lively, horizontal branch, which lead to an open spreading crown. The tribes do not form a buttress roots, the root system does not spread excessively from. The elastic wood is reddish with a crossed and twisted grain. In the autumn the broad and simple, oval, 30 cm long, deciduous leaves turn yellow and later decorative deep red. Stipules absent.

Katappenbäume are monoecious getrenntgeschlechtig ( monoecious ). In the summer and fall months eared inflorescences are arranged at the ends of branches, axillary, 6-16 cm long, is formed. The upper flowers of the inflorescence are male and the lower are hermaphroditic. The inconspicuous, small, greenish white, fragrant flowers are unisexual or hermaphrodite and fünfzählig. The cup teeth are from 1 to 1.5 mm long. Petals absent. Male flowers have a 1.5 to 2.5 mm long pedicel. There are two circles, each with five 2 to 2.5 mm long stamens present. The style is up to 2 mm long. Pollination is by insects. There are only formed yellow or reddish in over at maturity, 4-6 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, double-leaf, edible nut fruits.

Dissemination and locations

This species originates from Malaysia's and the Western Pacific region, where it grows mainly in beach areas. In West Africa it is found in areas with heavier rain between Senegal and western Cameroon.

Use

The pericarp and the core of the fruit is edible, but the shell is very tough and must be removed before, which is often not easy.

Timber

In Asia and Africa the species is often planted as a shade. The wood is used due to its ease of processing as timber, it also is said to have an agreeable odor. In Malaysia it is used for boat and house building. The wood may be soaked in water, and produces a yellow color, a black bark, both solutions will be used as colorant.

Medical Terms

The bark also be attributed to medical uses, such as for diarrhea, gonorrhea, leucorrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

The dried leaves are used preventively and for the treatment of diseases in animals in the aquarium (as almond leaves ). The ingredients of the leaves (flavonoids / tannins, tannins, saponins / Triterpinoide ) have antibiotic, antifungal, antioxidant, astringent and anti-inflammatory effect. They are used for treatment and prevention of:

  • Fungal infections
  • Bacterial diseases such as fin rot
  • Spawn mold
  • Ectoparasites
  • Mucosal damage
  • Bite wounds and injuries

Swell

  • Description in the Flora of Pakistan. (English)
  • Description in the Flora of China. (English)
  • HM Burkill. The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol 4, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 1985 ( online)
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