Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
rarinervia
ID:
628834

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 61(Suppl.): 42 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628166

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya rarinervia
  • Rarinervia Cryptocarya
  • Rarinervia

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Description

Cryptocarya rarinervia (also called Rarinervia Laurel, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Madagascar and grows in humid forests, in ravines and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya rarinervia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of timber for furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya rarinervia has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya rarinervia 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 rarinervia

Cryptocarya rarinervia is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Cryptocarya rarinervia FAQ

What is the common name of Cryptocarya rarinervia?

Rare-nerved walnut

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya rarinervia?

Rainforest

What is the size of Cryptocarya rarinervia?

Grows up to 15m tall

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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