Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sinclair
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 16: 408 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724916
Common Names
- Penangiana Tree
- Horsfieldia Penangiana
- Horsfield Tree
Description
Horsfieldia penangiana (also called Penang 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 penangiana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Horsfieldia penangiana sub. obtusifolia W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia penangiana sub. penangiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Horsfieldia penangiana has small white flowers, which are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia penangiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. The leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 10 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The fruit is a drupe, up to 1 cm in diameter. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Horsfieldia penangiana
Horsfieldia penangiana is native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Horsfieldia penangiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia penangiana?
Horsfieldia penangiana
What is the family of Horsfieldia penangiana?
Myristicaceae
Where is Horsfieldia penangiana found?
Horsfieldia penangiana is found in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
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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,