Horsfieldia amplomontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 34 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724808
Common Names
- Horsfieldia amplomontana
- Amplomontana Horsfieldia
- Amplomontana Horsfieldia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia amplomontana (also called Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Horsfieldia amplomontana is a species of plant native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Horsfieldia amplomontana has small white flowers, which are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia amplomontana is a small tree, up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Horsfieldia amplomontana
Horsfieldia amplomontana is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Horsfieldia amplomontana FAQ
What are the common names of Horsfieldia amplomontana?
Horsfieldia amplomontana is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia amplomontana?
Horsfieldia amplomontana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
What is the size of Horsfieldia amplomontana?
Horsfieldia amplomontana is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 meters in height.
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
References
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930753-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.