Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vandelliana
ID:
725670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Groppo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 141 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725003



Common Names

  • Vandell's Hortia
  • Vandell's Ironwood
  • Vandell's Olivewood


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Description

Hortia vandelliana (also called Vandellian Hortia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows best in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hortia vandelliana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hortia vandelliana has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have two opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hortia vandelliana is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. The leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 10 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The fruit is a drupe, up to 1 cm in diameter. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hortia vandelliana

Hortia vandelliana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Hortia vandelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hortia vandelliana?

Hortia vandelliana

What is the family of Hortia vandelliana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hortia vandelliana?

Vandell's hortia

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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