Horsfieldia laticostata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Sinclair) W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 15 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724869
Common Names
- Horsfieldia laticostata
- Laticostata Horsfieldia
- Laticostata's Horsfieldia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia laticostata (also called Broad-ribbed Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub or tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Horsfieldia laticostata is used as a timber for construction and furniture making. Its bark is used for tanning and dyeing and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Horsfieldia laticostata is small, yellowish-white in color and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia laticostata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid place until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Horsfieldia laticostata
Horsfieldia laticostata is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia laticostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia laticostata?
Horsfieldia laticostata
What is the common name of Horsfieldia laticostata?
N/A
Where is Horsfieldia laticostata native to?
Southeast Asia
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.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943299-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.