Horsfieldia tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Sinclair) W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 11 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724965
Common Names
- Horsfieldia Tenuifolia
- Tenuifolia Horsfieldia
- Horsfieldia Tenuifoli
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia tenuifolia (also called Slender 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 tenuifolia is used in traditional medicine and its wood is used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Horsfieldia tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia
Horsfieldia tenuifolia is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia tenuifolia?
Horsfieldia tenuifolia
What is the common name of Horsfieldia tenuifolia?
Slender Ironwood
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia tenuifolia?
Horsfieldia tenuifolia is native to the Philippines
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
References
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943298-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.