Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
725661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vand. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 732 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724994

Common Names

  • Brazilian Hortia
  • Brazilian Ironwood
  • Brazilian Olivewood

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Description

Hortia brasiliana (also called Brazilian Hortia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense crown and a greyish-brown bark. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hortia brasiliana is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hortia brasiliana is a small, yellow-green, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hortia brasiliana is a tropical tree native to South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Hortia brasiliana

Hortia brasiliana is native to Brazil.

Hortia brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hortia brasiliana?

Hortia brasiliana

What is the natural habitat of Hortia brasiliana?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Hortia brasiliana?

Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2853668: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Domenico Vandelli (1732-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vand.' in the authors string.