Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 183 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724996
Common Names
- Scarlet Hortia
- Scarlet Ironwood
- Scarlet Olivewood
Description
Hortia coccinea (also called Coccinea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melanthiaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hortia coccinea 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 coccinea is a small, yellow-green, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedling is a small, green, leafy plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hortia coccinea 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 coccinea
Hortia coccinea is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Hortia coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hortia coccinea?
Hortia coccinea
What is the natural habitat of Hortia coccinea?
Tropical rainforest
What are the common names of Hortia coccinea?
Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony
Species in the Hortia genus
Hortia brasiliana,
Hortia coccinea,
Hortia neblinensis,
Hortia nudipetala,
Hortia regia,
Hortia superba,
Hortia vandelliana,
Hortia excelsa,
Hortia longifolia,
Hortia oreadica,
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,