Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
628925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 339 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628257

Common Names

  • Green-flowered Cryptocarya
  • Green-flowered Walnut
  • Green-flowered Laurel

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Description

Cryptocarya viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Laurel, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree, native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are glossy green, lanceolate to ovate and up to 10 cm long. It grows in moist and dry forests, in open woodlands and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its timber is used for furniture and other woodworking projects. It has medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, an anti-inflammatory, and a diuretic. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, colds, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cryptocarya viridiflora are small, white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya viridiflora is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 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 viridiflora

Cryptocarya viridiflora is found in New Caledonia and New Guinea.

Cryptocarya viridiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Cryptocarya viridiflora?

Green-flowered Beech

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya viridiflora?

Rainforests of eastern Australia

What are the uses of Cryptocarya viridiflora?

The wood is used for furniture and the bark is used for tanning leather

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,