Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
whiffiniana
ID:
507578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Cussan & B.Hyland

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 2: 457 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506910

Common Names

  • Cryptocarya whiffiniana
  • Whiffin's Cryptocarya
  • Whiffin's Laurel

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Description

Cryptocarya whiffiniana (also called Whiffin's laurel, among many other common names) is a small tree with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to Australia, and grows in wet sclerophyll forests, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya whiffiniana is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptocarya whiffiniana is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya whiffiniana is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Where to Find Cryptocarya whiffiniana

Cryptocarya whiffiniana is found in Australia.

Cryptocarya whiffiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya whiffiniana?

Cryptocarya whiffiniana

What type of plant is Cryptocarya whiffiniana?

Tree

What is the habitat of Cryptocarya whiffiniana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604070: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.
J. Le Cussan (b.2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Cussan' in the authors string.