Terminalia catappa is a large tropical tree in the leadwood tree family, Combretaceae, native to Asia, Australia, the Pacific, Madagascar and Seychelles. [1] . Common names in English include country almond, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond, [3] beach almond[4] and false kamani. [5]

The Jamaican tropical landscape is beautifully decorated with the sea almond tree. Sea almond is one of the many names given to the Jamaican almond tree because it is often found growing near the coast. While in Jamaica, you may hear the almond tree being called ‘Harmon’ by some locals.

Propagated by seed the fast-growing Tropical Almond reaches 30 to 55-feet talls on average but can grow to 80 feet. Deciduous, it forms a symmetrical, upright tree with horizontal branches that reach 35 feet in width. The branches are arranged in tiers giving the tree a pagoda-like look.

Terminalialatifolia Blanco, Terminaliamoluccana Lamk. It is a pagoda-shaped tree that can grow up to 35 m, and will shed its leaves twice a year. Its leaves are clustered at the end of the twigs. The trunk is often buttressed, with grey bark that is slightly fissured.

Talisay tree is a shady and tall tree that can be found in lowlands or around the coast. In some countries, it is also known as Sea almond, Indian almond, Tropical almond, Beach almond, Bengal almond, Malabar almond, Singapore almond, Umbrella tree, and Ketapang or Katapang.

Terminalia catappa, known as the Sea Almond tree, is a common coastal tree species in the family Combretaceae. It is widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and can be recognized by its distinct tiered branching.

Terminalia Catappa, commonly known as Sea Almond, Malabar Almond or Indian Almond, is a fast-growing deciduous or semi-evergreen tree, usually growing to about 20 to 30 metres tall. An important, multi-purpose tree, it provides food and medicine and is one of the most common trees found in the Maldives.

Sep 23, 2024 · The Tropical Almond (Terminalia catappa), also known as the Indian Almond or Sea Almond, is a widely distributed coastal tree found in tropical regions across the world, particularly in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.

Dec 7, 2016 · It bears hard fruits, somewhat similar to greenish almonds, each containing a large, edible nut. The seeds are sweet, almond-like, and widely eaten roasted or raw. It is primarily a coastal tree and commonly forms beach forests extending from sandy shores into forests behind.

"Terminalia catappa" is a large tropical tree in the leadwood tree family, Combretaceae, native to Asia, Australia, the Pacific and Madagascar. Common names in English include country almond, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond, beach almond and false kamani.