Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1085943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Warb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 13: 83 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085281



Common Names

  • Horsfieldia glabra
  • Smooth Horsfieldia
  • Smooth Nutmeg


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Description

Horsfieldia glabra (also called smooth horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a small evergreen tree native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in tropical lowland and montane forests, usually near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Horsfieldia glabra var. javanica W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia glabra var. oviflora W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia glabra var. glabra

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Horsfieldia glabra is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is ovoid and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia glabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Horsfieldia glabra

Horsfieldia glabra is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585718-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.