Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
628608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 109 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627940

Common Names

  • Graceful Cryptocarya
  • Graceful Walnut
  • Graceful Laurel

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Cryptocarya obcordicarpa Lecard ex Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya gracilis (also called Gracile laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a conical crown and grows up to 25 meters in height. Its bark is smooth and grey-brown in color. It is found in lowland forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya gracilis is a popular ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya gracilis are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya gracilis is a small to medium-sized rainforest tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Cryptocarya gracilis

Cryptocarya gracilis is native to India and can be found in the moist deciduous forests of the region.

Cryptocarya gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya gracilis?

Cryptocarya gracilis

What is the family of Cryptocarya gracilis?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Cryptocarya gracilis?

Cinnamon Myrtle

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