Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nana
ID:
927121

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 118 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926456



Common Names

  • Hydnocarpus nana
  • Dwarf Hydnocarpus
  • Dwarf Oil Tree


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Description

Hydnocarpus nana (also called Dwarf Hydnocarpus, among many other common names) is a small tree native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnocarpus nana is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydnocarpus nana is small, white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnocarpus nana is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also resistant to pests and diseases.

Where to Find Hydnocarpus nana

Hydnocarpus nana can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Hydnocarpus genus

Hydnocarpus alcalae, Hydnocarpus alpina, Hydnocarpus anomalus, Hydnocarpus beccarianus, Hydnocarpus borneensis, Hydnocarpus calophyllus, Hydnocarpus calvipetalus, Hydnocarpus castanea, Hydnocarpus cauliflora, Hydnocarpus corymbosa, Hydnocarpus crassifolius, Hydnocarpus cucurbitina, Hydnocarpus curtisii, Hydnocarpus dawnensis, Hydnocarpus elmeri, Hydnocarpus filipes, Hydnocarpus glaucescens, Hydnocarpus gracilis, Hydnocarpus humei, Hydnocarpus ilicifolia, Hydnocarpus kunstleri, Hydnocarpus macrocarpa, Hydnocarpus nana, Hydnocarpus octandra, Hydnocarpus pinguis, Hydnocarpus polypetalus, Hydnocarpus saigonensis, Hydnocarpus scortechinii, Hydnocarpus subfalcata, Hydnocarpus sumatranus, Hydnocarpus tenuipetalus, Hydnocarpus venenata, Hydnocarpus verrucosus, Hydnocarpus woodii, Hydnocarpus wrayi, Hydnocarpus yatesii, Hydnocarpus kurzii, Hydnocarpus annamensis, Hydnocarpus hainanensis, Hydnocarpus pentandrus, Hydnocarpus annamica, Hydnocarpus alpinus, Hydnocarpus castaneus, Hydnocarpus corymbosus, Hydnocarpus cucurbitinus, Hydnocarpus heterophyllus, Hydnocarpus ilicifolius, Hydnocarpus macrocarpus, Hydnocarpus nanus, Hydnocarpus octandrus,

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,