Horsfieldia — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Horsfieldia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Horsfieldia amygdalina
Horsfieldia amygdalina
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. A fast-growing tree. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Horsfieldia australiana
Horsfieldia australiana
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist, lowland tropics. Requires a deep, well drained soil and ample moisture. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Horsfieldia borneensis
Horsfieldia borneensis
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 200 metres. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Horsfieldia grandis
Horsfieldia grandis
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres. The tree can flower and fruit all year round. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Horsfieldia irya
Horsfieldia irya
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres. Seeds contain an air chamber for dispersal by water. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Horsfieldia iryaghedhi
Horsfieldia iryaghedhi
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 500 metres. The tree can flower and fruit all year round. The flowers, especially of the male form, are extremely fragrant.
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Horsfieldia reticulata
Horsfieldia reticulata
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 600 metres. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Horsfieldia ridleyana
Horsfieldia ridleyana
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant mainly of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can also be found at elevations up to 1,100metres. The plant is often found in the wild in Kerangas forest - a type of moist, heath forest found on acidic, sandy soils that are low in nutrients, especially nitrogen. The tree can flower and fruit all year round.
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Horsfieldia sucosa
Horsfieldia sucosa
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 500 metres. The tree can flower and fruit all year round. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Horsfieldia sylvestris
Horsfieldia sylvestris
Family: Myristicaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it can be found at elevations up to 700 metres. The tree can flower and fruit all year round. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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