Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
macrothyrsa
ID:
725548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 307 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724881



Common Names

  • Large-clustered Horsfieldia
  • Large-clustered Ironwood
  • Large-clustered Olivewood


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Description

Horsfieldia macrothyrsa (also called Large-thyrse 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 macrothyrsa 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 macrothyrsa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia macrothyrsa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Horsfieldia macrothyrsa

Horsfieldia macrothyrsa is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References