Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
725673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight ex Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Mag. Zool. Bot. 2: 546 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725006

Common Names

  • Floribund Hortia
  • Floribund Ironwood
  • Floribund Olivewood

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Description

Hortonia floribunda (also called Floribund Hortia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows best in sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hortonia floribunda is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hortonia floribunda has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have two opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hortonia floribunda is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. The leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 10 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The fruit is a drupe, up to 1 cm in diameter. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hortonia floribunda

Hortonia floribunda is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Hortonia floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hortonia floribunda?

Hortonia floribunda

What is the family of Hortonia floribunda?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hortonia floribunda?

Floribunda hortia

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581925-1: Based on the initial data import