Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 184 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725001
Common Names
- Royal Hortia
- Royal Ironwood
- Royal Olivewood
Description
Hortia regia (also called Royal Hortia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows best in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hortia regia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of fuel and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hortia regia has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have two opposite, sessile leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hortia regia 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 regia
Hortia regia is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Hortia regia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hortia regia?
Hortia regia
What is the family of Hortia regia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Hortia regia?
Royal hortia
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,