Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 27: 175 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627826
Common Names
- Capuron's Cryptocarya
- Capuron's Laurel
- Capuron's Cryptocarya Laurel
Description
Cryptocarya capuronii (also called Capuron's Cryptocarya, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with a rounded crown and multiple stems. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in dry woodland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocarya capuronii is used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cryptocarya capuronii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya capuronii is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical rainforests of Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade.
Where to Find Cryptocarya capuronii
Cryptocarya capuronii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Cryptocarya capuronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya capuronii?
Cryptocarya capuronii
Where does Cryptocarya capuronii grow?
Cryptocarya capuronii is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya capuronii?
Cryptocarya capuronii grows in tropical rainforests.
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,