Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
amygdalina
ID:
725477

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 310 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724810

Common Names

  • Horsfieldia amygdalina
  • Almond-like Horsfieldia
  • Amygdalina Horsfieldia

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Description

Horsfieldia amygdalina (also called Java Almond, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia amygdalina 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Horsfieldia amygdalina var. macrocarpa W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia amygdalina var. lanata W.J.de Wilde
Horsfieldia amygdalina var. amygdalina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horsfieldia amygdalina has small white flowers, which are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia amygdalina is a small tree, up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Horsfieldia amygdalina

Horsfieldia amygdalina is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Horsfieldia amygdalina FAQ

What are the common names of Horsfieldia amygdalina?

Horsfieldia amygdalina is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia amygdalina?

Horsfieldia amygdalina is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

What is the size of Horsfieldia amygdalina?

Horsfieldia amygdalina 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,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585696-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.