Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
nana
ID:
628747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 8: 78 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628079

Common Names

  • Nana Cryptocarya
  • Nana Laurel
  • Nana Walnut

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Description

Cryptocarya nana (also called Dwarf Laurel, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree, growing up to 5 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 nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used for making tea and for medicinal purposes. The wood of this plant is used for making furniture and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya nana are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya nana 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 nana

Cryptocarya nana 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 nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya nana?

Cryptocarya nana

What are the common names of Cryptocarya nana?

Nana laurel, black laurel, and Australian laurel

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya nana?

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,