Horsfieldia macilenta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 13 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724877
Common Names
- Small-flowered Horsfieldia
- Small-flowered Ironwood
- Small-flowered Olivewood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia macilenta (also called Mealy 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 macilenta 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
Flower: Horsfieldia macilenta has small, yellowish-white flowers with a strong, sweet scent. Seed: The seed is small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, long stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia macilenta 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 macilenta
Horsfieldia macilenta is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia macilenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia macilenta?
Horsfieldia macilenta
What is the common name of Horsfieldia macilenta?
N/A
Where is Horsfieldia macilenta 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930748-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.