Horsfieldia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 302 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724969
Common Names
- Horsfieldia Tomentosa
- Tomentosa Horsfieldia
- Horsfieldia Tomentos
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Horsfieldia tomentosa
Horsfieldia tomentosa is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia tomentosa?
Horsfieldia tomentosa
What is the common name of Horsfieldia tomentosa?
Hairy Ironwood
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia tomentosa?
Horsfieldia tomentosa 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:585791-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.