Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
725593

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 38: 206 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724926



Common Names

  • Pulcherrima Tree
  • Horsfieldia Pulcherrima
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia pulcherrima (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 pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima

Horsfieldia pulcherrima is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Horsfieldia pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia pulcherrima?

Horsfieldia pulcherrima

What is the family of Horsfieldia pulcherrima?

Myristicaceae

What is the habitat of Horsfieldia pulcherrima?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References