Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
urceolata
ID:
725644

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Blumea 32: 462 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724977



Common Names

  • Horsfieldia Urceolata
  • Urceolata Horsfieldia
  • Horsfieldia Urceolat


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Description

Horsfieldia urceolata (also called Urceolate 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 urceolata is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Horsfieldia urceolata is a small, yellow-green, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia urceolata is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Horsfieldia urceolata

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

Horsfieldia urceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia urceolata?

Horsfieldia urceolata

What is the common name of Horsfieldia urceolata?

Urceolate Ironwood

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia urceolata?

Horsfieldia urceolata 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