Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
628420

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.W.Li

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(2): 69 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627752



Common Names

  • Cryptocarya acutifolia
  • Acutifolia Cryptocarya
  • Acutifolia's Cryptocarya


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Description

Cryptocarya acutifolia (also called 'Acutifoliate Cryptocarya, among many other common names) is a large tree with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to eastern Asia, where it is found in lowland and montane rainforests. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya acutifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya acutifolia can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cryptocarya acutifolia

Cryptocarya acutifolia is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.

Cryptocarya acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya acutifolia?

Cryptocarya acutifolia

What is the family of Cryptocarya acutifolia?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Cryptocarya acutifolia?

Acutifoliate Cryptocarya

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-2745818: Based on the initial data import
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.