Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
725553

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Blumea 47: 355 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724886



Common Names

  • Small-flowered Horsfieldia
  • Small-flowered Ironwood
  • Small-flowered Olivewood


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Description

Horsfieldia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha 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 micrantha

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

Species in the Horsfieldia genus