Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Gangop.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon. 15: 101 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745687
Common Names
- Cryptocarya calderi
- Calder's Cryptocarya
- Calder's Cryptocarya Plant
Description
Cryptocarya calderi (also called Calder's Cryptocarya, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocarya calderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, bronchitis, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptocarya calderi has small white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya calderi is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Cryptocarya calderi
Cryptocarya calderi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Cryptocarya calderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya calderi?
Cryptocarya calderi
What is the common name of Cryptocarya calderi?
Calder's Cryptocarya
What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya calderi?
It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Cryptocarya genus
Cryptocarya balakrishnanii,
Cryptocarya cavei,
Cryptocarya whiffiniana,
Cryptocarya agathophylla,
Cryptocarya biswasii,
Cryptocarya botelhensis,
Cryptocarya dekae,
Cryptocarya glabriflora,
Cryptocarya krameri,
Cryptocarya litoralis,
Cryptocarya ovalifolia,
Cryptocarya retusa,
Cryptocarya revoluta,
Cryptocarya riedeliana,
Cryptocarya sellowiana,
Cryptocarya septentrionalis,
Cryptocarya subtriplinervia,
Cryptocarya velloziana,
Cryptocarya wiedensis,
Cryptocarya acuminata,
Cryptocarya acutifolia,
Cryptocarya ainikinii,
Cryptocarya alba,
Cryptocarya albifrons,
Cryptocarya alleniana,
Cryptocarya alseodaphnifolia,
Cryptocarya alticola,
Cryptocarya ampla,
Cryptocarya amygdalina,
Cryptocarya anamalayana,
Cryptocarya andamanica,
Cryptocarya angica,
Cryptocarya angulata,
Cryptocarya angustifolia,
Cryptocarya apamifolia,
Cryptocarya archboldiana,
Cryptocarya arfakensis,
Cryptocarya argyrophylla,
Cryptocarya aristata,
Cryptocarya aschersoniana,
Cryptocarya atra,
Cryptocarya aurea,
Cryptocarya aureobrunnea,
Cryptocarya aureosericea,
Cryptocarya austro-kweichouensis,
Cryptocarya bamagana,
Cryptocarya barbellata,
Cryptocarya beddomei,
Cryptocarya beilschmiediifolia,
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,