Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 39: 27 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724822
Common Names
- Borneensis Horsfieldia
- Borneensis False Ash
- Borneensis False Ebony
Description
Horsfieldia borneensis (also called Borneo 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 borneensis 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 borneensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Horsfieldia borneensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Horsfieldia borneensis
Horsfieldia borneensis can be found in Borneo.
Horsfieldia borneensis FAQ
What are the common names of Horsfieldia borneensis?
Horsfieldia borneensis is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia borneensis?
Horsfieldia borneensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
What is the size of Horsfieldia borneensis?
Horsfieldia borneensis 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,