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Terminalia arjuna

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Terminalia arjuna is a tree of the genus Terminalia. It is commonly known as arjuna or arjun tree in English. It is used as a traditional medicinal plant.

FamilyCombretaceae
GenusTerminalia
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; long-lived (commonly exceeds 100 years)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Terminalia arjuna.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyCombretaceae
GenusTerminalia
SpeciesT. arjuna
Binomial NameTerminalia arjuna
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameArjun Tree
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyCombretaceae
GenusTerminalia

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.