Cryptocarya pachyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
628785
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 322 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628117
Common Names
- Thick-leaved Cryptocarya
- Thick-leaved Laurel
- Thick-leaved Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptocarya pachyphylla (also called Thick-leaved 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 pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya pachyphylla is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is propagated by seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood, and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cryptocarya pachyphylla
Cryptocarya pachyphylla is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Cryptocarya pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya pachyphylla?
Cryptocarya pachyphylla
What is the common name of Cryptocarya pachyphylla?
Cryptocarya pachyphylla
What is the family of Cryptocarya pachyphylla?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746155: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.