Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
pervillei
ID:
628813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 447 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628145

Common Names

  • Perville's Cryptocarya
  • Perville's Laurel
  • Perville's Walnut

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Description

Cryptocarya pervillei (also called Perville's Laurel, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Madagascar and grows in humid forests, in ravines and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya pervillei is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber for furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya pervillei are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya pervillei is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is propagated by seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood, and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cryptocarya pervillei

Cryptocarya pervillei is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

Cryptocarya pervillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya pervillei?

Cryptocarya pervillei

What is the common name of Cryptocarya pervillei?

Perville's Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya pervillei?

Tropical rainforest

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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