Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sumatranus
ID:
927141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Koord.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. 1(199): 2 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926476



Common Names

  • Hydnocarpus sumatranus
  • Sumatran Hydnocarpus
  • Sumatran Cajeput


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Description

Hydnocarpus sumatranus (also called Sumatran Hydnocarpus, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Indonesia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hydnocarpus sumatranus is used as a dye and in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hydnocarpus sumatranus var. pentagynus (Slooten) Sleumer
Hydnocarpus sumatranus var. sumatranus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydnocarpus sumatranus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydnocarpus sumatranus can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Hydnocarpus sumatranus

Hydnocarpus sumatranus 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,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365646-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.