Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
palauensis
ID:
725576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 46: 452 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724909



Common Names

  • Palauensis Tree
  • Horsfieldia Palauensis
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia palauensis (also called Palau Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia palauensis 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

Horsfieldia palauensis has small white flowers, which are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia palauensis is a small tree, up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Horsfieldia palauensis

Horsfieldia palauensis is native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Horsfieldia palauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia palauensis?

Horsfieldia palauensis

What is the family of Horsfieldia palauensis?

Myristicaceae

Where is Horsfieldia palauensis found?

Horsfieldia palauensis is found in 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,

References