Horsfieldia nervosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 16 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724891
Common Names
- Horsfieldia Nervosa
- Nervosa Horsfieldia
- Horsfieldia Nervos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia nervosa (also called Nerved 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 nervosa 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 nervosa 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 nervosa 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 nervosa
Horsfieldia nervosa is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia nervosa?
Horsfieldia nervosa
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia nervosa?
Tropical rainforest
What are the common names of Horsfieldia nervosa?
Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony
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:930749-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.