Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
spicata
ID:
725618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) J.Sinclair

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 28: 112 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724951



Common Names

  • Spicata Tree
  • Horsfieldia Spicata
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia spicata (also called Indian Bay Leaf, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense crown and a greyish-brown bark. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia spicata 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 spicata is a tropical evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. 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 spicata

Horsfieldia spicata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Horsfieldia spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia spicata?

Horsfieldia spicata

What is the common name of Horsfieldia spicata?

Spiked Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia spicata?

Horsfieldia spicata is native to the Philippines

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585782-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.