Crudia bantamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassk.) Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London25: 315 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000206093
Common Names
- Crudia bantamensis
- Bantamensis Crudia
- Bantamensis
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- Touchiroa bantamensis Hassk. [valid]
- Pryona bantamensis (Hassk.) Miq. [valid]
- Apalatoa bantamensis (Hassk.) Baill. [valid]
- Crudia reticulata Merr. [unknown]
Description
Crudia bantamensis (also called Bantam Crudia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in lowland forests. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters in height, with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia bantamensis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a timber tree for its hardwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow, in racemes. Seed: small, brown, smooth, and flattened. Seedlings: with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crudia bantamensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and will tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Crudia bantamensis
Crudia bantamensis is native to Southeast Asia.
Crudia bantamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crudia bantamensis?
Crudia bantamensis
What is the common name of Crudia bantamensis?
Bantam crudia
What is the family of Crudia bantamensis?
Fabaceae
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia bantamensis (Hassk.) Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.