Horsfieldia clavata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clavata
ID:
725497
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 38: 92 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724830
Common Names
- Clavata Horsfieldia
- Clavata False Ash
- Clavata False Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Horsfieldia clavata (also called Clavate 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 clavata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Horsfieldia clavata is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Horsfieldia clavata 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 clavata
Horsfieldia clavata can be found in the Caribbean region, including parts of Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
Horsfieldia clavata FAQ
What are the common names of Horsfieldia clavata?
Horsfieldia clavata is commonly known as the Indian blackwood.
What is the natural habitat of Horsfieldia clavata?
Horsfieldia clavata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
What is the size of Horsfieldia clavata?
Horsfieldia clavata 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
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906327-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.