Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
628656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 556 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627988

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya laevigata
  • Laevigata Cryptocarya
  • Cryptocarya Laevigata Plant

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Synonyms

  • Laurus bowiei Hook. [illegitimate]
  • Laurus australis A.Cunn. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Pseudocryptocarya pauciflora Teschner [valid]
  • Caryodaphne australis (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) A.Braun [unknown]
  • Caryodaphne costata Miq. [unknown]
  • Caryodaphne laevigata (Blume) Nees [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya australis (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) Benth. [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya bowiei Druce [illegitimate]
  • Cryptocarya cinnamomifolia Merr. [illegitimate]
  • Cryptocarya laevigata bowiei Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya merrillii C.T.White [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya pauciflora K.Schum. & Lauterb. [illegitimate]
  • Cryptocarya trinervia Elmer [invalid]
  • Cryptocarya papuana Kamik. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne bowiei Walp. [illegitimate]
  • Cyanodaphne australis (A.Cunn. ex Hook.) Dragend. [unknown]
  • Caryodaphne laevigata angustifolia Miq. [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya laevigata (also called Smooth-barked Laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to southern China and Taiwan, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya laevigata is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The wood is used for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. The leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptocarya laevigata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya laevigata is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae. It is native to New Caledonia and can be found in rainforest habitats. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The tree prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Cryptocarya laevigata

Cryptocarya laevigata is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Cryptocarya laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya laevigata?

Cryptocarya laevigata

What is the common name of Cryptocarya laevigata?

Smooth Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya laevigata?

Cryptocarya laevigata is native to tropical rainforests in South East 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,

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