Crudia balachandrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sanjappa
Source:
ildis
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.49: 565 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203533
Common Names
- Crudia balachandrae
- Balachandrae Crudia
- Balachandrae Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crudia balachandrae (also called Balachandra's Crudia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia balachandrae is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crudia balachandrae has white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Crudia balachandrae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Crudia balachandrae
Crudia balachandrae is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Crudia balachandrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crudia balachandrae?
Crudia balachandrae
What is the common name of Crudia balachandrae?
Balachandra's Crudia
What is the natural habitat of Crudia balachandrae?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Crudia genus
Crudia bibundina, Crudia gabonensis, Crudia harmsiana, Crudia klainei, Crudia laurentii, Crudia ledermannii, Crudia michelsonii, Crudia senegalensis, Crudia zenkeri, Crudia aequalis, Crudia amazonica, Crudia oblonga, Crudia tomentosa, Crudia aromatica, Crudia bracteata, Crudia glaberrima, Crudia spicata, Crudia acuminata, Crudia papuana, Crudia caudata, Crudia gracilis, Crudia balachandrae, Crudia zeylanica, Crudia bantamensis, Crudia blancoi, Crudia cauliflora, Crudia curtisii, Crudia orientalis, Crudia ornata, Crudia penduliflora, Crudia splendens, Crudia tenuipes, Crudia viridiflora, Crudia wrayi, Crudia letouzeyi, Crudia liberica, Crudia cynometroides, Crudia humboldtiana, Crudia abbreviata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Munivenkatappa Sanjappa (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanjappa' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia balachandrae Sanjappa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.