Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
glauca
ID:
628592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 258 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627924

Common Names

  • Grey Walnut
  • Grey Walnut Laurel
  • Grey Laurel

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Description

Cryptocarya glauca (also called Grey laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya glauca is a small evergreen tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca

Cryptocarya glauca 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 glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya glauca?

Cryptocarya glauca

What is the family of Cryptocarya glauca?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Cryptocarya glauca?

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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