Broad-bordered Acraea vs clusterleaf

Acraea anemosa compared with Terminalia sericea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-bordered Acraea clusterleaf
Kingdom Animalia (động vật) Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum Arthropoda (động vật Chân khớp) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Insecta (côn trùng) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Lepidoptera (bộ Cánh vảy) Myrtales (Bộ Đào kim nương)
Family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) Combretaceae
Genus Acraea Terminalia
Species Acraea anemosa Terminalia sericea

Conservation Status

Broad-bordered Acraea

LC — Least Concern

clusterleaf

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-bordered Acraea clusterleaf
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-bordered Acraea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

clusterleaf

Habitat

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

Range

Found in India.

Broad-bordered Acraea

The Broad-bordered Acraea (Acraea anemosa) is a species in the genus Acraea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

clusterleaf

Terminalia sericea, known as clusterleaf or silver terminalia, is a medium-sized deciduous tree in the family Combretaceae native to the savanna woodlands and bushveld of southern Africa, ranging from South Africa through Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and into Zambia and Mozambique. The species is a characteristic and abundant component of the broad-leaved miombo and mopane woodland systems of the region. Trees typically reach 6–12 meters in height, distinguished by their distinctive silvery-grey leaves clustered at branch tips, which account for the common name clusterleaf. The leaf undersides are covered with fine silky hairs giving a silver sheen that is particularly visible in sunlight and dry season conditions. Terminalia sericea is prized for its dense, durable hardwood, and extracts from the roots, bark, and leaves have extensive applications in traditional African medicine, being used to treat infections, stomach complaints, and malaria symptoms. Pharmacological research has confirmed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in the species. It produces small, winged fruits that are wind-dispersed across the savanna landscape. The species is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN and remains common and widespread across its southern African range.

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