Lauraceae FAMILY
Cryptocarya rugulosa
Cryptocarya rugulosa
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Cryptocarya rugulosa is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 metres tall[ 951 Title The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1. Publication Author Publisher Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore. Year 1995 ISBN 0374-7859 Description The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is a source of 'medang' timber that is used and traded locally.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Malaysia.
HabitatLowland and hill forest[ 951 Title The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore. Vol. 47 Part 1. Publication Author Publisher Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore. Year 1995 ISBN 0374-7859 Description The botanical publication of Singapore Botanic Gardens, with a range of articles. This edition includes an annotated check list of the vascular plants of Peninsular Malaysia. ].