Crudia zeylanica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London25: 314 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203535
Common Names
- Crudia zeylanica
- Zeylanica Crudia
- Zeylanica Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Crudia chrysantha (Pierre) K.Schum. [unknown]
- Apalatoa chrysantha Pierre [unknown]
- Crudia speciosa Prain [unknown]
- Detarium zeylanicum Thwaites [valid]
- Apalatoa zeylanica (Thwaites) Taub. [valid]
- Touchiroa zeylanica (Thwaites) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Crudia zeylanica (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanica 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 zeylanica has white flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crudia zeylanica 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 zeylanica
Crudia zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka.
Crudia zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crudia zeylanica?
Crudia zeylanica
What is the common name of Crudia zeylanica?
Ceylon crudia
Where is Crudia zeylanica native to?
Sri Lanka
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.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Crudia zeylanica (Thwaites) Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.