Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 342 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724927
Common Names
- Pulverulenta Tree
- Horsfieldia Pulverulenta
- Horsfield Tree
Description
Horsfieldia pulverulenta (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 pulverulenta 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 pulverulenta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia pulverulenta 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 pulverulenta
Horsfieldia pulverulenta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Horsfieldia pulverulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia pulverulenta?
Horsfieldia pulverulenta
What is the family of Horsfieldia pulverulenta?
Myristicaceae
What is the habitat of Horsfieldia pulverulenta?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Horsfieldia genus