Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
sepikensis
ID:
725612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 147 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724945



Common Names

  • Sepikensis Tree
  • Horsfieldia Sepikensis
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia sepikensis (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 sepikensis 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 sepikensis is a tropical evergreen tree native to Papua New Guinea. 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 sepikensis

Horsfieldia sepikensis is found in New Guinea.

Horsfieldia sepikensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia sepikensis?

Horsfieldia sepikensis

What is the family of Horsfieldia sepikensis?

Myristicaceae

What is the habitat of Horsfieldia sepikensis?

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,

References