Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
robynsiana
ID:
628847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 27: 183 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628179

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya robynsiana
  • Robynsiana Cryptocarya
  • Robynsiana

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Description

Cryptocarya robynsiana (also called Robyns' 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 robynsiana is a large evergreen tree with a dense, spreading canopy. It is often used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and its wood is used for furniture and construction. The leaves can be used as a herbal remedy for digestive ailments, and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya robynsiana 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 robynsiana is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical rainforests in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Cryptocarya robynsiana

Cryptocarya robynsiana is native to India.

Cryptocarya robynsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya robynsiana?

Cryptocarya robynsiana

What is the common name of Cryptocarya robynsiana?

Robyns' walnut

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya robynsiana?

Rainforest

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,