Horsfieldia punctatifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sinclair
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 16: 413 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724929
Common Names
- Punctatifolia Tree
- Horsfieldia Punctatifolia
- Horsfield Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia punctatifolia (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 punctatifolia 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
The flower of Horsfieldia punctatifolia is a yellow-orange colour with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia punctatifolia 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 punctatifolia
Horsfieldia punctatifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Horsfieldia punctatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia punctatifolia?
Horsfieldia punctatifolia
What is the family of Horsfieldia punctatifolia?
Myristicaceae
What is the habitat of Horsfieldia punctatifolia?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
References
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585767-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.