Lauraceae FAMILY

Cryptocarya metcalfiana

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Cryptocarya metcalfiana is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The bole can be up to 30cm 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 its wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - southern China (Hainan)

HabitatEvergreen broad-leaved forests; at elevations up to 900 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. ].