Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
polyspherula
ID:
725588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) J.Sinclair

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 16: 422 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724921



Common Names

  • Polyspherula Tree
  • Horsfieldia Polyspherula
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia polyspherula (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 polyspherula is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Horsfieldia polyspherula var. maxima W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia polyspherula var. sumatrana (Miq.) W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia polyspherula var. polyspherula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horsfieldia polyspherula has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia polyspherula 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 polyspherula

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

Horsfieldia polyspherula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia polyspherula?

Horsfieldia polyspherula

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia polyspherula?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Horsfieldia polyspherula?

Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585764-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.