Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
oubatchensis
ID:
628781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 110 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628113

Common Names

  • Oubatche Cryptocarya
  • Oubatche Laurel
  • Oubatche Walnut

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Description

Cryptocarya oubatchensis (also called Oubatche's 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 oubatchensis 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 oubatchensis are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya oubatchensis is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It is native to New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands. It is a fast-growing species and can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks. Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Cryptocarya oubatchensis

Cryptocarya oubatchensis is found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

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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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