Terminalia buceras

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Terminalia buceras

Black Olive, Gregory Wood, Oxhorn Bucida

Species Name	Terminalia buceras
Common Name	Black Olive, Gregory Wood, Oxhorn Bucida
Family	Combretaceae
Genus	Terminalia
Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names
Taxonomic Notes

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Species Information

1. Description

Evergreen tree 40-50 ft tall. Erect, cylindrical bole is usually up to 90 cm in diameter, with some specimens to 150 cm. Lush, leathery, dark green leaves are 2-4 in. long and clustered at branch tips. Flowers small, off-white, and odd smelling when in bloom.

2. Tree Size

Large (>15 m) Show More

Small (4-10 m) (0)

Medium (10-15 m) (0)

Large (>15 m) (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

3. Full Distribution

Central America and the Caribbean

4. Habitat and Ecology

Forests of moist and dry limestone regions and forests along coasts and streams near the sea

5. Altitude (in meters)

Up to 1200 m altitude

6. Landscape Type

Blue-green Corridors, Coastal Fronts Show More

Urban Streets (0)

Blue-green Corridors (1)

100%

Small Urban Green Spaces (0)

Coastal Fronts (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

7. IUCN Conservation Status

Not Evaluated Show More

Not Evaluated (1)

100%

Data Deficient (0)

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (0)

Vulnerable (0)

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS

Data Deficient Show More

Not Evaluated (0)

Not Applicable (0)

Data Deficient (1)

100%

Least Concern (0)

Near Threatened (0)

Vulnerable (0)

Endangered (0)

Critically Endangered (0)

Regionally Extinct (0)

Extinct in the Wild (0)

Extinct (0)

Unknown (0)

9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?

Fast Show More

Fast (1)

100%

Medium (0)

Slow (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

11. Does this species have an invasive root system?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

It has black fruits that exude a staining tannic acid, which can damage patios, sidewalks, or vehicles parked below ^[1]

14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?

Full sun Show More

Full sun (1)

100%

Partial sun & shade (0)

Full shade (0)

Partial shade (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?

High Show More

Low (0)

Medium (0)

High (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?

High Show More

Low (0)

Medium (0)

High (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

pH 6.2-7.0 ^[1]

19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

Specimens at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, were tolerant of dry spells lasting three weeks and should be able to survive for one month.

No Data Found

24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

Mostly planted in urban areas.

No Data Found

26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?

No Show More

Yes (0)

No (1)

100%

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.

Insufficient Data

28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?

Yes Show More

Yes (1)

100%

No (0)

Unknown (0)

No Data Found

29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?

Unknown Show More

Yes (0)

No (0)

Unknown (1)

100%

No Data Found

Contributors: anonymous

Last Updated: 2023-03-15

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Farizan Binti Sulaiman ID: saredup December 27, 2022 15:36

Non-native but naturalize to Malaysia climate

Q10. FAst

Q11. Yes, (urban planting required root barrier)

Q12. No

Q13. Stain from dried leaves