Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
xanthina
ID:
725649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 541 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724982



Common Names

  • Yellow Horsfieldia
  • Yellow Ironwood
  • Yellow Olivewood


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Description

Horsfieldia xanthina (also called Yellow 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 xanthina is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Horsfieldia xanthina sub. macrophylla W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia xanthina sub. xanthina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Horsfieldia xanthina 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia xanthina 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 xanthina

Horsfieldia xanthina is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Horsfieldia xanthina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horsfieldia xanthina?

Horsfieldia xanthina

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia xanthina?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Horsfieldia xanthina?

Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References