Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Gangop., Chakrab. & A.S.Chauhan
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 26: 472 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628154
Common Names
- Large-leaved Cryptocarya
- Large-leaved Walnut
- Large-leaved Laurel
Description
Cryptocarya praetervisa (also called Praetervisa 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 praetervisa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber for furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptocarya praetervisa has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya praetervisa 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 praetervisa
Cryptocarya praetervisa is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Cryptocarya praetervisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya praetervisa?
Cryptocarya praetervisa
What is the common name of Cryptocarya praetervisa?
Praetervisa Laurel
What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya praetervisa?
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,