Horsfieldia triandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 38: 195 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724972
Common Names
- Horsfieldia Triandra
- Triandra Horsfieldia
- Horsfieldia Triandr
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia triandra (also called Three-stamen 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 triandra 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 triandra 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 triandra 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 triandra
Horsfieldia triandra is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Horsfieldia triandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia triandra?
Horsfieldia triandra
What is the common name of Horsfieldia triandra?
Three-stamen Ironwood
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia triandra?
Horsfieldia triandra 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929018-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.