Lauraceae FAMILY

Cryptocarya chingii

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Cryptocarya chingii is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall. The bole can be up to 20cm in diameter[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a glue and source of essential oil and wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - southern China, northern Vietnam.

HabitatEvergreen broad-leaved forests; at elevations from 300 - 800 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].