Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
ralunensis
ID:
725599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 336 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724932



Common Names

  • Ralunensis Tree
  • Horsfieldia Ralunensis
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia ralunensis (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 ralunensis 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 ralunensis is a small, yellow-green, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia ralunensis 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 ralunensis

Horsfieldia ralunensis is native to the Andaman Islands.

Horsfieldia ralunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia ralunensis?

Horsfieldia ralunensis

What is the family of Horsfieldia ralunensis?

Myristicaceae

What is the habitat of Horsfieldia ralunensis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References