Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
725602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 304 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724935



Common Names

  • Reticulata Tree
  • Horsfieldia Reticulata
  • Horsfield Tree


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Description

Horsfieldia reticulata (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 reticulata is used as a traditional medicine and for its wood, which is used for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant, with five petals. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: small, dark green, with serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia reticulata 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 reticulata

Horsfieldia reticulata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Horsfieldia reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia reticulata?

Horsfieldia reticulata

What is the family of Horsfieldia reticulata?

Myristicaceae

What is the habitat of Horsfieldia reticulata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References