Cryptocarya bhutanica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bhutanica
ID:
628468
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.G.Long
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 505 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627800
Common Names
- Bhutan Cryptocarya
- Bhutan Laurel
- Bhutan Cryptocarya Laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptocarya bhutanica (also called 'Bhutan Laurel' and 'Bhutan Cryptocarya', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Bhutan. It grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, usually in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocarya bhutanica is used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cryptocarya bhutanica are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya bhutanica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures for successful propagation.
Where to Find Cryptocarya bhutanica
Cryptocarya bhutanica is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.
Cryptocarya bhutanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya bhutanica?
Cryptocarya bhutanica
What is the common name of Cryptocarya bhutanica?
Bhutan Cryptocarya
Where is Cryptocarya bhutanica found?
Cryptocarya bhutanica is found in Bhutan.
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-2745861: Based on the initial data import
David Geoffrey Long (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Long' in the authors string.