Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
obovata
ID:
628765

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 402 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628097

Common Names

  • Obovata Cryptocarya
  • Obovata Laurel
  • Obovata Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Tetranthera ferruginea lanceolata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Litsea ferruginea lanceolata (Meisn.) F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya obovata (also called Obovate Laurel, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia, where it is found in moist gullies and along streams. It prefers a moist, sheltered, and partly shaded position.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya obovata 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 obovata 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 obovata 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 obovata

Cryptocarya obovata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in the wild in moist forests and along streams.

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Lauraceae

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,

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