Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
fulva
ID:
628586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 27: 178 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627918

Common Names

  • Ruddy Walnut
  • Ruddy Walnut Laurel
  • Ruddy Laurel

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Description

Cryptocarya fulva (also called Brown Cryptocarya, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with a rounded crown and multiple stems. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in dry woodland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya fulva 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 fulva are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya fulva is a small to medium-sized rainforest tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they are ready to be transplanted.

Where to Find Cryptocarya fulva

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

Cryptocarya fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya fulva?

Cryptocarya fulva

What is the common name of Cryptocarya fulva?

Mountain laurel

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya fulva?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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,