Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
fulva
ID:
1414554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) Warb.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 297 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427019





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Description

Horsfieldia fulva (also called Fulvous horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia fulva is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Horsfieldia fulva has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia fulva is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade.

Where to Find Horsfieldia fulva

Horsfieldia fulva is native to tropical Africa.

Horsfieldia fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia fulva?

Horsfieldia fulva

What are the common names of Horsfieldia fulva?

Mountain horsfieldia, mountain ebony

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia fulva?

Tropical rainforest

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

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162746-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.