Status:
valid
Authors:
Teschner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 405 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628073
Common Names
- Multipaniculata Cryptocarya
- Multipaniculata Laurel
- Multipaniculata Walnut
Description
Cryptocarya multipaniculata (also called Many-panicle 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 multipaniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak. The leaves of this plant can be used for making tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cryptocarya multipaniculata 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 multipaniculata 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 multipaniculata
Cryptocarya multipaniculata 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 multipaniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya multipaniculata?
Cryptocarya multipaniculata
What are the common names of Cryptocarya multipaniculata?
Multipaniculata laurel, black laurel, and Australian laurel
What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya multipaniculata?
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,