Crudia caudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
ildis
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.66: 219 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199611
Common Names
- Caudate Crudia
- Tailed Crudia
- Tailed Legume Tree
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- Crudia bracteolosa de Wit [valid]
Description
Crudia caudata (also called Caudate Crudia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in tropical and subtropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Crudia caudata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, and is also used as a shade tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crudia caudata is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Crudia caudata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Crudia caudata
Crudia caudata is native to India and can be found in tropical evergreen forests.
Crudia caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crudia caudata?
Crudia caudata
What is the common name of Crudia caudata?
Caudata Crudia
Where is Crudia caudata native to?
Southeast Asia
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
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia caudata Prain: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.