Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
rigidifolia
ID:
606

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-0001315060

Common Names

  • Rigidifolia Cryptocarya
  • Cryptocarya Rigidifolia
  • Cryptocarya Rigidifolia Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Ravensara elliptica Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya rigidifolia (also called Brown Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a dense, upright habit and grows to a height of up to 15m. Its leaves are glossy, dark green and leathery, and its bark is grey-brown. It is found in rainforest margins and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya rigidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cryptocarya rigidifolia flower is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya rigidifolia is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cryptocarya rigidifolia

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

Cryptocarya rigidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya rigidifolia?

Cryptocarya rigidifolia

What is the common name of Cryptocarya rigidifolia?

Cryptocarya

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya rigidifolia?

Tropical forests

What is the flowering season of Cryptocarya rigidifolia?

Spring

What is the average height of Cryptocarya rigidifolia?

2-3 meters

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.