Horsfieldia sylvestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Houtt.) Warb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 337 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724963
Common Names
- Horsfieldia Sylvestris
- Sylvestris Horsfieldia
- Horsfieldia Sylvestri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia sylvestris (also called Wild Indian Bay Leaf, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense crown and a greyish-brown bark. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Horsfieldia sylvestris is used in traditional medicine and its wood is used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Horsfieldia sylvestris 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia sylvestris is a tropical evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Horsfieldia sylvestris
Horsfieldia sylvestris is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia sylvestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia sylvestris?
Horsfieldia sylvestris
What is the common name of Horsfieldia sylvestris?
Forest Ironwood
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia sylvestris?
Horsfieldia sylvestris is native to the Philippines
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
References
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585788-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.