Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
majuscula
ID:
725549

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 315 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724882



Common Names

  • Large-flowered Horsfieldia
  • Large-flowered Ironwood
  • Large-flowered Olivewood


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Description

Horsfieldia majuscula (also called Indian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia majuscula 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 majuscula 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 majuscula 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 majuscula

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

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References