Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
pulverulenta
ID:
725594

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


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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.

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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

References