Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
platantha
ID:
725586

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Blumea 47: 355 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724919



Common Names

  • Platantha Tree
  • Horsfieldia Platantha
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia platantha (also called Indian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia platantha 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 platantha 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 platantha 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 platantha

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

Horsfieldia platantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia platantha?

Horsfieldia platantha

What is the family of Horsfieldia platantha?

Myristicaceae

Where is Horsfieldia platantha found?

Horsfieldia platantha is found in Southeast Asia.

Species in the Horsfieldia genus