Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
romblonensis
ID:
725605

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Blumea 47: 351 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724938



Common Names

  • Romblonensis Tree
  • Horsfieldia Romblonensis
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia romblonensis (also called Indian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia romblonensis is used in traditional medicine and its wood is used for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant, with five petals. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: small, dark green, with serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia romblonensis is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to the Philippines. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Horsfieldia romblonensis

Horsfieldia romblonensis is native to the Philippines.

Horsfieldia romblonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia romblonensis?

Horsfieldia romblonensis

What is the family of Horsfieldia romblonensis?

Myristicaceae

What is the habitat of Horsfieldia romblonensis?

Tropical rainforest

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,