Horsfieldia crux-melitensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crux-melitensis
ID:
725507
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 148 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724840
Common Names
- Crux-Melitensis Horsfieldia
- Crux-Melitensis False Ash
- Crux-Melitensis False Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis (also called Maltese Cross Nutmeg, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Horsfieldia crux-melitensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Horsfieldia crux-melitensis
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis can be found in Malta.
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia crux-melitensis?
Horsfieldia crux-melitensis
What is the common name of Horsfieldia crux-melitensis?
None
Where is Horsfieldia crux-melitensis found?
India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,
References
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585714-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.