Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
725669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 1: 207 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725002

Common Names

  • Superb Hortia
  • Superb Ironwood
  • Superb Olivewood

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Description

Hortia superba (also called Superb 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 superba 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 superba has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have two opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hortia superba is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. The leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 10 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The fruit is a drupe, up to 1 cm in diameter. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hortia superba

Hortia superba is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Hortia superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hortia superba?

Hortia superba

What is the family of Hortia superba?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hortia superba?

Superb hortia

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,

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