Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
509614

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Danguy) van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 30: 44 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508946

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya ovalifolia
  • Oval-leaved cryptocarya
  • Oval-leaved laurel

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Synonyms

  • Ravensara ovalifolia Danguy [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaf laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya ovalifolia is used as a garden ornamental and its flowers are used for cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya ovalifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya ovalifolia is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Cryptocarya ovalifolia is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cryptocarya ovalifolia

Cryptocarya ovalifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Cryptocarya ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya ovalifolia?

Cryptocarya ovalifolia

What is the common name of Cryptocarya ovalifolia?

Oval-leaved Cryptocarya

What is the habitat of Cryptocarya ovalifolia?

It is found in wet forests in Australia.

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-2606844: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
Paul Auguste Danguy (1862-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danguy' in the authors string.