Horsfieldia palauensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 46: 452 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724909
Common Names
- Palauensis Tree
- Horsfieldia Palauensis
- Horsfield Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia palauensis (also called Palau 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 palauensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Horsfieldia palauensis has small white flowers, which are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia palauensis is a small tree, up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Horsfieldia palauensis
Horsfieldia palauensis is native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Horsfieldia palauensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia palauensis?
Horsfieldia palauensis
What is the family of Horsfieldia palauensis?
Myristicaceae
Where is Horsfieldia palauensis found?
Horsfieldia palauensis is found in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
References
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585756-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.