Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
constricta
ID:
628515

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 35 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627847

Common Names

  • Tight-leaved Cryptocarya
  • Tight-leaved Laurel
  • Constricta Cryptocarya

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Description

Cryptocarya constricta (also called Grey Laurel, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and lanceolate, and its flowers are small and yellow-green. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya constricta 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

Cryptocarya constricta has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya constricta 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 mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and given regular watering.

Where to Find Cryptocarya constricta

Cryptocarya constricta is native to Australia and can be found in rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland.

Cryptocarya constricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya constricta?

Cryptocarya constricta

What is the common name of Cryptocarya constricta?

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What are the characteristics of Cryptocarya constricta?

It is an evergreen tree with small white flowers and a woody stem

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,

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