Tropical Almond Tree

Fig Tree

Jamun Tree

Fig Tree

Jamun Tree

Common Name

Tropical Almond, local Bedam which is derived from Urdu Badam.

Origin

Asia, Australia & Pacific

Scientific Name

Terminalia cattappa

Plant Family

Combretacae, Genus, Terminalia, Spp, Catappa.

Ornamental, beautiful, tall spreading, fast growing tree, deciduous. Edible fresh fruits and seeds. Wood is used for furniture and as firewood. Leaves and roots are used as medicine in southeast Asia.