Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
samoensis
ID:
628860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christoph.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 128: 91 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628192

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya samoensis
  • Samoensis Cryptocarya
  • Samoensis

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Description

Cryptocarya samoensis (also called Samoan laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the family Lauraceae. It grows up to 15 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya samoensis 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

The flowers of Cryptocarya samoensis are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya samoensis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to Samoa and is found in lowland and montane forests. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers a sunny position, but can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Cryptocarya samoensis

Cryptocarya samoensis is native to Samoa and American Samoa.

Cryptocarya samoensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya samoensis?

Cryptocarya samoensis is native to the lowland rainforests of Samoa.

What are the leaves of Cryptocarya samoensis like?

The leaves of Cryptocarya samoensis are glossy, dark green, and leathery.

What is the growth rate of Cryptocarya samoensis?

Cryptocarya samoensis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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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