Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
angularis
ID:
725479

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 38: 97 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724812

Common Names

  • Angular Horsfieldia
  • Angular False Ash
  • Angular False Ebony

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Description

Horsfieldia angularis (also called Angular Nutmeg, 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 angularis 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

The flower of Horsfieldia angularis is small, yellowish-white in color and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia angularis 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 angularis

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

Horsfieldia angularis FAQ

What are the common names of Horsfieldia angularis?

Horsfieldia angularis is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.

What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia angularis?

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

What is the size of Horsfieldia angularis?

Horsfieldia angularis 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