Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
lyoniifolia
ID:
628694

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Lee & F.N.Wei

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 8: 303 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628026

Common Names

  • Lyon's Cryptocarya
  • Lyon's Laurel
  • Lyon's Walnut

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Description

Cryptocarya lyoniifolia (also called Lyon's Cryptocarya, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to southern China and Taiwan, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya lyoniifolia is a popular ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya lyoniifolia 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 lyoniifolia is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, up to 20 m tall. It is usually found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It is best propagated from fresh seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix. The seed should be lightly covered, and kept moist until germination occurs. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Cryptocarya lyoniifolia

Cryptocarya lyoniifolia is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Cryptocarya lyoniifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Cryptocarya lyoniifolia?

Lyon's walnut

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya lyoniifolia?

Rainforest

What is the size of Cryptocarya lyoniifolia?

Grows up to 10m tall

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746069: Based on the initial data import
Sangtae Lee (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Lee' in the authors string.
Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.