Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
irya
ID:
725528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 317 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724861



Common Names

  • Horsfieldia irya
  • Irya Horsfieldia
  • Irya's Horsfieldia


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Description

Horsfieldia irya (also called Irya Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub or tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia irya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Horsfieldia irya is small, yellowish-white in color and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia irya can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid place until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Horsfieldia irya

Horsfieldia irya is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Horsfieldia irya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia irya?

Horsfieldia irya

What is the common name of Horsfieldia irya?

None

Where is Horsfieldia irya 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

Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' 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:585725-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.