Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Hyland
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2: 172 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627796
Common Names
- Bellendenker Cryptocarya
- Bellendenker Laurel
- Bellendenker Cryptocarya Laurel
Description
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana (also called 'Bellendenkerana Laurel' and 'Bellendenkerana Cryptocarya', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, usually in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana is used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cryptocarya bellendenkerana are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures for successful propagation.
Where to Find Cryptocarya bellendenkerana
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in the wild in countries such as China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya bellendenkerana?
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana
What is the common name of Cryptocarya bellendenkerana?
Bellendenker Cryptocarya
Where is Cryptocarya bellendenkerana found?
Cryptocarya bellendenkerana is found in New Guinea.
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,