Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
613

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 305 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315067

Common Names

  • Western Cryptocarya
  • Western Laurelwood
  • Western Sassafras

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Synonyms

  • Ravensara perrieri Dubard & Dop [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya occidentalis (also called Western laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Australia. 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 dry deciduous forests, as well as in humid forests, and is also found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves of this plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya occidentalis 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 occidentalis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cryptocarya occidentalis

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

Cryptocarya occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya occidentalis?

Cryptocarya occidentalis

What is the common name of Cryptocarya occidentalis?

Western Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya occidentalis?

It is native to the western United States and Canada, where it grows in moist forests.

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

Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.