Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
claudiana
ID:
628512

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Hyland

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2: 176 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627844

Common Names

  • Claud's Cryptocarya
  • Claud's Laurel
  • Claud's Cryptocarya Laurel

Searching for Cryptocarya claudiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cryptocarya claudiana (also called Claudian Laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It grows to a height of up to 25 meters and has leathery, glossy leaves. It produces small white flowers and black fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya claudiana is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya claudiana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Cryptocarya claudiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya claudiana 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 mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and given regular watering.

Where to Find Cryptocarya claudiana

Cryptocarya claudiana is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland.

Cryptocarya claudiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya claudiana?

Cryptocarya claudiana

Where does Cryptocarya claudiana grow?

Cryptocarya claudiana is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya claudiana?

Cryptocarya claudiana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2745903: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.