Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 37 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724928
Common Names
- Punctata Tree
- Horsfieldia Punctata
- Horsfield Tree
Description
Horsfieldia punctata (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 punctata 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 punctata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia punctata 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 punctata
Horsfieldia punctata is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Horsfieldia punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia punctata?
Horsfieldia punctata
What is the family of Horsfieldia punctata?
Myristicaceae
What is the habitat of Horsfieldia punctata?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Horsfieldia genus