Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
valida
ID:
775717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
iplants

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 46: 72 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775050



Common Names

  • Careya Valida
  • Valid Careya
  • Valida Careya


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Description

Careya valida (also called Valid Mahua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to India and is found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Careya valida is used for its timber, edible fruits, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Careya valida is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Careya valida is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8-10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Careya valida

Careya valida is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Careya valida FAQ

What is the common name of Careya valida?

Indian Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Careya valida?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Careya valida?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Malvales, Family: Lecythidaceae, Genus: Careya

Species in the Careya genus

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

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