Horsfieldia androphora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 32 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724811
Common Names
- Horsfieldia androphora
- Androphora Horsfieldia
- Androphora Horsfieldia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia androphora (also called Androphora Nutmeg, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Horsfieldia androphora 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 androphora 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 androphora 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 androphora
Horsfieldia androphora is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Horsfieldia androphora FAQ
What are the common names of Horsfieldia androphora?
Horsfieldia androphora is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia androphora?
Horsfieldia androphora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
What is the size of Horsfieldia androphora?
Horsfieldia androphora 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:930752-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.