Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) van der Werff

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 303 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315066

Common Names

  • Oblonga Cryptocarya
  • Cryptocarya Oblonga
  • Cryptocarya Oblonga Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Ravensara oblonga Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya oblonga (also called Oblong laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to New Caledonia. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of up to 30 leaves. It is found in humid forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests, and is also found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya oblonga is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya oblonga has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya oblonga is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Cryptocarya oblonga

Cryptocarya oblonga is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cryptocarya oblonga FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Cryptocarya oblonga?

Cryptocarya oblonga prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Cryptocarya oblonga?

Cryptocarya oblonga prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Cryptocarya oblonga?

Water Cryptocarya oblonga when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.