Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
amygdalina
ID:
628432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 69 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627764

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya amygdalina
  • Amygdalina Cryptocarya
  • Amygdalina's Cryptocarya

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Synonyms

  • Laurus amygdalina Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Cryptocarya ferrea scortechinii (Gamble) Ng [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya floribunda Nees [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya scortechinii Gamble [unknown]
  • Laurus floribunda Wall. [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya amygdalina (also called 'Almond Laurel' and 'Almond Cryptocarya', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Australia. It grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, usually in areas with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya amygdalina is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya amygdalina are white or cream-colored, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya amygdalina is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical rainforests of Australia and New Guinea. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade.

Where to Find Cryptocarya amygdalina

Cryptocarya amygdalina is native to Australia and can be found in the wetter forests of the region.

Cryptocarya amygdalina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya amygdalina?

Cryptocarya amygdalina

What is the family of Cryptocarya amygdalina?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Cryptocarya amygdalina?

Almond-leaved Cryptocarya

Species in the Cryptocarya genus

Cryptocarya balakrishnanii, Cryptocarya cavei, Cryptocarya whiffiniana, Cryptocarya agathophylla, Cryptocarya biswasii, Cryptocarya botelhensis, Cryptocarya dekae, Cryptocarya glabriflora, Cryptocarya krameri, Cryptocarya litoralis, Cryptocarya ovalifolia, Cryptocarya retusa, Cryptocarya revoluta, Cryptocarya riedeliana, Cryptocarya sellowiana, Cryptocarya septentrionalis, Cryptocarya subtriplinervia, Cryptocarya velloziana, Cryptocarya wiedensis, Cryptocarya acuminata, Cryptocarya acutifolia, Cryptocarya ainikinii, Cryptocarya alba, Cryptocarya albifrons, Cryptocarya alleniana, Cryptocarya alseodaphnifolia, Cryptocarya alticola, Cryptocarya ampla, Cryptocarya amygdalina, Cryptocarya anamalayana, Cryptocarya andamanica, Cryptocarya angica, Cryptocarya angulata, Cryptocarya angustifolia, Cryptocarya apamifolia, Cryptocarya archboldiana, Cryptocarya arfakensis, Cryptocarya argyrophylla, Cryptocarya aristata, Cryptocarya aschersoniana, Cryptocarya atra, Cryptocarya aurea, Cryptocarya aureobrunnea, Cryptocarya aureosericea, Cryptocarya austro-kweichouensis, Cryptocarya bamagana, Cryptocarya barbellata, Cryptocarya beddomei, Cryptocarya beilschmiediifolia, Cryptocarya bellendenkerana,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,