Terminalia catappa “Indian Almond Tree” شجرة اللوز الهندية

Terminalia Catappa

Terminalia catappa or Indian Almond Tree شجرة اللوز الهندية is dense, spreading, deciduous tree, the branches of young specimens forming horizontal whorls. Broadly obovate to obovate, lustrous, dark green leaves, to 25cm long, borne in rosette-like clusters at the branch tips, turn red before falling.

Petal less flowers have white calyces, with tubes to 1cm long, and are borne in axillary spikes, to 16cm long, in summer; they are followed by narrowly winged, ellipsoid, red, yellow, or green fruit, 5-7cm long, with edible seeds.

Benefits;

The Indian Almond, also known as Terminalia catappa, is a soil savior. Its extensive root system acts as a natural bulwark, anchoring the earth and thwarting erosion. This is especially crucial in coastal regions where the land is at the mercy of the sea’s relentless advance.

The almond tree offers countless amazing health benefits, ranging from augmenting heart functions and easing digestion, to enriching skin texture and alleviating stress and anxiety.