Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 148 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724806
Common Names
- Horsfieldia ampla
- Ample Horsfieldia
- Ampla Horsfieldia
Description
Horsfieldia ampla (also called Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Horsfieldia ampla is a species of plant native to Southeast Asia. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Horsfieldia ampla has small white flowers, which are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia ampla is a low-growing, mat-forming shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring.
Where to Find Horsfieldia ampla
Horsfieldia ampla is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Horsfieldia ampla FAQ
What are the common names of Horsfieldia ampla?
Horsfieldia ampla is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia ampla?
Horsfieldia ampla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
What is the size of Horsfieldia ampla?
Horsfieldia ampla is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 meters in height.
Species in the Horsfieldia genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,