Terminalia litoralis

Family: Combretaceae

What it is like

A tree. It is like coastal almond. It grows 35 m tall. The branches are horizontal. The flowers are white. The fruit are 3.5-5 cm long. They are greenish-yellow and then turn red.

There are about 200-250 Terminalia species. They are tropical.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows near the coast. It can withstand strong winds and spray.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Caroline Islands, Fiji, Nigeria, Pacific, Rotuma, Samoa, Tonga, West Africa

How it is used for food

The flesh of the fruit is eaten. The kernel of the nut is eaten.

The kernels are eaten especially by children.

Edible parts

Kernels, seeds, nuts, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tavoli-lali, Tog ai, Win

Synonyms

Terminalia moluccana sensu A. Gray; Terminalia glabrata sensu A. Gray;