Cryptocarya wiedensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wiedensis
ID:
509623
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.L.R.Moraes
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Taxon. Cryptocarya Spec. Brazil : 121 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508955
Common Names
- Cryptocarya wiedensis
- Wied's cryptocarya
- Wied's laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptocarya wiedensis (also called Wied's 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 wiedensis is used as a garden ornamental and its flowers are used for cut flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptocarya wiedensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are ovoid, yellowish-brown drupes with a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya wiedensis 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 wiedensis is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Cryptocarya wiedensis
Cryptocarya wiedensis is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady habitats in forests and along streambanks.
Cryptocarya wiedensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya wiedensis?
Cryptocarya wiedensis
What type of plant is Cryptocarya wiedensis?
It is a species of evergreen tree.
Where is Cryptocarya wiedensis found?
It is found in South America.
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-2606852: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Luís Rodrigues de Moraes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.R.Moraes' in the authors string.