Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Dubard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 16: 23 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262516
Common Names
- Palaquium cryptocariifolium
- Cryptocariifolium Palaquium
- Palaquium
Description
Palaquium crassifolium (also called Crassifoliate Palaquium, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a straight trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is commonly found in lowland and hill forests. It has leathery leaves that are glossy and dark green on the upper surface and paler underneath.
Uses & Benefits
Palaquium crassifolium is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palaquium crassifolium has yellow flowers, small black seeds, and short, thick seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palaquium crassifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.
Where to Find Palaquium crassifolium
Palaquium crassifolium is native to Southeast Asia.
Palaquium crassifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palaquium crassifolium?
Palaquium crassifolium
What is the common name of Palaquium crassifolium?
Crassifolium Palaquium
Where is Palaquium crassifolium native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Palaquium genus
Palaquium abundantiflorum,
Palaquium amboinense,
Palaquium annamense,
Palaquium barnesii,
Palaquium bataanense,
Palaquium beccarianum,
Palaquium bourdillonii,
Palaquium brassii,
Palaquium burckii,
Palaquium calophyllum,
Palaquium canaliculatum,
Palaquium clarkeanum,
Palaquium cochleariifolium,
Palaquium confertum,
Palaquium crassifolium,
Palaquium cryptocariifolium,
Palaquium cuprifolium,
Palaquium dasyphyllum,
Palaquium decurrens,
Palaquium densivenium,
Palaquium dubardii,
Palaquium edenii,
Palaquium elegans,
Palaquium ellipticum,
Palaquium elliptilimbum,
Palaquium elongatum,
Palaquium eriocalyx,
Palaquium erythrospermum,
Palaquium ferrugineum,
Palaquium fidjiense,
Palaquium firmum,
Palaquium formosanum,
Palaquium foxworthyi,
Palaquium galactoxylum,
Palaquium garrettii,
Palaquium gigantifolium,
Palaquium glabrifolium,
Palaquium glabrum,
Palaquium globosum,
Palaquium grande,
Palaquium gutta,
Palaquium hansenii,
Palaquium herveyi,
Palaquium heterosepalum,
Palaquium hexandrum,
Palaquium hinmolpedda,
Palaquium hispidum,
Palaquium hornei,
Palaquium impressionervium,
Palaquium karrak,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,