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
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.
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