Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
elliptifolia
ID:
628547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 14: 396 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627879

Common Names

  • Oval-leaved Cryptocarya
  • Oval-leaved Laurel
  • Elliptifolia Cryptocarya

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Description

Cryptocarya elliptifolia (also called Elliptic-leaved 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 elliptic, and its flowers are small and yellow-green. It is found in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya elliptifolia is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya elliptifolia are small, white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya elliptifolia can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cryptocarya elliptifolia

Cryptocarya elliptifolia is native to the wet tropics of Queensland and New South Wales in Australia. It can be found in rainforest margins, open forest, and along creeks and streams.

Cryptocarya elliptifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya elliptifolia?

Cryptocarya elliptifolia

What is the family of Cryptocarya elliptifolia?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Cryptocarya elliptifolia?

Cinnamon Myrtle

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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