Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gaertn.) Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 332 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724862
Common Names
- Horsfieldia iryaghedhi
- Iryaghedhi Horsfieldia
- Iryaghedhi's Horsfieldia
Description
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi (also called Iryaghedhi 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 iryaghedhi is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Horsfieldia iryaghedhi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi 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 iryaghedhi
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi FAQ
What are the common names of Horsfieldia iryaghedhi?
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia iryaghedhi?
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
What is the size of Horsfieldia iryaghedhi?
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 meters in height.
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,