Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Allen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 146 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628064
Common Names
- Minutifolia Cryptocarya
- Minutifolia Laurel
- Minutifolia Walnut
Description
Cryptocarya minutifolia (also called Minute-leaved Laurel, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It grows in lowland and hill forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocarya minutifolia is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and charcoal. The leaves are used as a medicinal remedy for fever, dysentery, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cryptocarya minutifolia are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya minutifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.
Where to Find Cryptocarya minutifolia
Cryptocarya minutifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in the wild in moist forests and along streams.
Cryptocarya minutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya minutifolia?
Cryptocarya minutifolia
What are the common names of Cryptocarya minutifolia?
Minutifolia laurel, black laurel, and Australian laurel
What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya minutifolia?
It is native to Australia and is found in moist forests and rainforests
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,