Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
psilantha
ID:
725592

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 38: 112 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724925



Common Names

  • Psilantha Tree
  • Horsfieldia Psilantha
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia psilantha (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 psilantha is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horsfieldia psilantha 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 psilantha 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 psilantha

Horsfieldia psilantha can be found in the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia.

Horsfieldia psilantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia psilantha?

Horsfieldia psilantha

What is the family of Horsfieldia psilantha?

Myristicaceae

What is the habitat of Horsfieldia psilantha?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References