Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nudipetala
ID:
725666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Groppo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 139 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724999



Common Names

  • Nudipetal Hortia
  • Nudipetal Ironwood
  • Nudipetal Olivewood


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Description

Hortia nudipetala (also called Nudipetala, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hortia nudipetala 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

Hortia nudipetala has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hortia nudipetala is a tropical tree native to South America. 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 Hortia nudipetala

Hortia nudipetala is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Hortia nudipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hortia nudipetala?

Hortia nudipetala

What is the natural habitat of Hortia nudipetala?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Hortia nudipetala?

Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

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