Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
saligna
ID:
628858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 13 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628190

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya saligna
  • Saligna Cryptocarya
  • Saligna

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Synonyms

  • Cryptocarya longistyla Mez [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya saligna (also called willow laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae. It grows up to 15 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya saligna is a large evergreen tree with a dense, spreading canopy. It is often used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and its wood is used for furniture and construction. The leaves can be used as a herbal remedy for digestive ailments, and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptocarya saligna is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya saligna is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is found in lowland and hill forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude. Propagation is by seed. The seed should be sown in containers in a well-drained seedbed. Germination is usually rapid and complete.

Where to Find Cryptocarya saligna

Cryptocarya saligna is native to India.

Cryptocarya saligna FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya saligna?

Cryptocarya saligna is native to the lowland rainforests of New Zealand.

What are the leaves of Cryptocarya saligna like?

The leaves of Cryptocarya saligna are glossy, dark green, and leathery.

What is the growth rate of Cryptocarya saligna?

Cryptocarya saligna has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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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