Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 38: 137 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724872
Common Names
- Horsfieldia leptantha
- Leptantha Horsfieldia
- Leptantha's Horsfieldia
Description
Horsfieldia leptantha (also called Slender-flowered 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 leptantha is used as a timber for construction and furniture making. Its bark is used for tanning and dyeing and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Horsfieldia leptantha 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 leptantha 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 leptantha
Horsfieldia leptantha is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia leptantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia leptantha?
Horsfieldia leptantha
What is the common name of Horsfieldia leptantha?
N/A
Where is Horsfieldia leptantha native to?
Southeast Asia
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,