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Myrobalan

Terminalia chebula

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Congo (DRC) and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Myrtales (อันดับชมพู่)
Family
Combretaceae
Genus
Terminalia
Species
Terminalia chebula (Myrobalan)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mirobalanos índicos
French myrobalan chébule
German chebulische Myrobalane
Hindi Haritaki

Similar Species in Terminalia

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Haen
Terminalia bellirica
Least Concern
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black-olive
Terminalia buceras
Least Concern
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billygoat-plum
Terminalia latipes
Least Concern
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Black Afara
Terminalia ivorensis
Not Evaluated
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clusterleaf
Terminalia sericea
Least Concern
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okari-nut
Terminalia kaernbachii
Least Concern
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white bombway
Terminalia procera
Least Concern
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White Olive
Terminalia arbuscula
Endangered
View all species in Terminalia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Myrobalan?
The scientific name of Myrobalan is Terminalia chebula. It belongs to the genus Terminalia.
What is the conservation status of Myrobalan?
Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Myrobalan live?
Myrobalan is found in Distributed across Congo (DRC) and Taiwan.. Countries include Congo (DRC), Taiwan.
What family does Myrobalan belong to?
Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) belongs to the genus Terminalia, which is part of the taxonomic family Combretaceae.
Is Myrobalan endangered?
No, Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Myrobalan belong to?
Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Myrobalan?
The closest relatives of Myrobalan in the genus Terminalia include Haen, black-olive, billygoat-plum, Black Afara, clusterleaf.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Terminalia — 15 Species

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Haen
Terminalia bellirica
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black-olive
Terminalia buceras
LC 🐾
billygoat-plum
Terminalia latipes
LC 🐾
Black Afara
Terminalia ivorensis
NE 🐾
clusterleaf
Terminalia sericea
LC 🐾
okari-nut
Terminalia kaernbachii
LC 🐾
white bombway
Terminalia procera
LC
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Myrobalan
Terminalia chebula
LC
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White Olive
Terminalia arbuscula
EN 🐾
swamp-oak
Terminalia brassii
NT 🐾
Lebombo Cluster-leaf
Terminalia phanerophlebia
LC 🐾
white afara
Terminalia superba
NE 🐾
Tropical almond
Terminalia catappa
NE 🐾
Small-leaved Terminalia
Terminalia randii
LC 🐾
arjun
Terminalia arjuna
NE
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