Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
725556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 542 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724889



Common Names

  • Horsfieldia Montana
  • Montana Horsfieldia
  • Horsfieldia Montan


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Description

Horsfieldia montana (also called Mountain Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia montana 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 montana 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 montana 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 montana

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

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References