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Crudia

Crudia is a genus of legumes belonging to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family.

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions the wood of trees in this genus, and the use of timber.
• The leaf venation is mentioned, with leaves containing parts such as foliage and rachis.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Crudia Schreb.
• Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae), specifically the Caesalpinioideae subfamily and Detarieae tribe.
• Major Group: Angiosperms (Flowering plants).
• Synonyms: Crudia pubescens Benth. is a synonym of Crudia oblonga Benth.

Distribution and Habitat

• Crudia is a pantropical genus.
• Some species are found in tropical America.
• Specific species like Crudia glauca and Crudia scortechinii are endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.
• Crudia senegalensis is widespread in West Africa.
• One species (*Die Ceylon-Crudia*) historically grew in the wet lowland regions of Sri Lanka.
• Species of *Crudia* can be found in Brazil.

Morphological Characteristics

• Some Crudia species are trees, reaching up to 16 meters tall with a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 18 cm (e.g., Crudia reticulata).
• Crudia acuminata can grow from 10 to 30m in height.
• The name *Crudia reticulata* references the reticulate (net-like) venation of its leaves.

Ecological Role

• Crudia glauca is threatened by habitat loss.

Species

• Crudia balachandrae
• Crudia bibundina
• Crudia brevipes
• Crudia dewitii
• Crudia glauca
• Crudia lanceolata
• Crudia reticulata
• Crudia scortechinii
• Crudia zenkeri
• Crudia zeylanica
• Crudia acuminata
• Crudia oblonga
• Crudia senegalensis
• Crudia gracilis
• Crudia caudata
• Crudia chrysantha
• Crudia evansii
• Crudia speciosa
• Crudia cynometroides
• Crudia aromatica

Further Information

• Information on Crudia is available from:
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • Index Nominum Genericorum (ING)
  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Discover Life
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • ARKive