Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
williwilliana
ID:
628934

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Hyland & Floyd

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2: 213 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628266

Common Names

  • Williwill's Laurel
  • Williwill Laurel
  • Williwill's Cryptocarya

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Description

Cryptocarya williwilliana (also called Williwill's Laurel, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is commonly found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. The leaves are glossy and dark green, and the bark is smooth and grey.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya williwilliana 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 williwilliana 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 williwilliana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cryptocarya williwilliana

Cryptocarya williwilliana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest, in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Cryptocarya williwilliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya williwilliana?

Cryptocarya williwilliana

What is the common name of Cryptocarya williwilliana?

Williwill's Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya williwilliana?

Cryptocarya williwilliana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-2746296: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.
Alexander Floyd (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Floyd' in the authors string.