Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
subtilis
ID:
725626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 286 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724959



Common Names

  • Horsfieldia Subtilis
  • Subtilis Horsfieldia
  • Horsfieldia Subtil


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Description

Horsfieldia subtilis (also called Subtle 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 subtilis is used in traditional medicine and its wood is used for construction and furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Horsfieldia subtilis var. auctissima W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia subtilis var. rostrata (Markgr.) J.Sinclair
Horsfieldia subtilis var. aucta W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia subtilis var. calcarea W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia subtilis var. subtilis

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 subtilis 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 subtilis

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

Horsfieldia subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia subtilis?

Horsfieldia subtilis

What is the common name of Horsfieldia subtilis?

Subtle Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia subtilis?

Horsfieldia subtilis 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