Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
paucinervis
ID:
725582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 345 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724915



Common Names

  • Paucinervis Tree
  • Horsfieldia Paucinervis
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia paucinervis (also called Few-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 paucinervis 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 paucinervis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia paucinervis is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. The leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 10 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The fruit is a drupe, up to 1 cm in diameter. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Horsfieldia paucinervis

Horsfieldia paucinervis is native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Horsfieldia paucinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia paucinervis?

Horsfieldia paucinervis

What is the family of Horsfieldia paucinervis?

Myristicaceae

Where is Horsfieldia paucinervis found?

Horsfieldia paucinervis is found in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References