Status:
valid
Authors:
Teschner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 416 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667569
Common Names
- Endiandra asymmerrica
- Asymmetric Endiandra
- Asymmetric False Walnut
Description
Endiandra asymmerrica (also called Asymmetric endiandra, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to New Guinea. It is a medium-sized tree, with a trunk up to 10 m tall and a crown of up to 15 m in diameter. It is found in the tropical rainforest, in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Endiandra asymmerrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Endiandra asymmerrica are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endiandra asymmerrica is a perennial shrub. It is propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Endiandra asymmerrica
Endiandra asymmerrica can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.
Endiandra asymmerrica FAQ
What is the common name of Endiandra asymmerrica?
Asymmetric Endiandra
What is the scientific name of Asymmetric Endiandra?
Endiandra asymmerrica
What is the natural habitat of Endiandra asymmerrica?
It is native to Australia and found in moist, shaded areas in tropical forests.
Species in the Endiandra genus
Endiandra acuminata,
Endiandra aggregata,
Endiandra albiramea,
Endiandra aneityensis,
Endiandra anthropophagorum,
Endiandra archboldiana,
Endiandra arfakensis,
Endiandra asymmerrica,
Endiandra baillonii,
Endiandra beccariana,
Endiandra bellendenkerana,
Endiandra bessaphila,
Endiandra brassii,
Endiandra bullata,
Endiandra carrii,
Endiandra chartacea,
Endiandra clavigera,
Endiandra clemensii,
Endiandra collinsii,
Endiandra compressa,
Endiandra cooperana,
Endiandra coriacea,
Endiandra cowleyana,
Endiandra crassiflora,
Endiandra cuneata,
Endiandra cyphellophora,
Endiandra dichrophylla,
Endiandra dielsiana,
Endiandra discolor,
Endiandra djamuensis,
Endiandra dolichocarpa,
Endiandra elaeocarpa,
Endiandra elongata,
Endiandra engleriana,
Endiandra euadenia,
Endiandra eusideroxylocarpa,
Endiandra faceta,
Endiandra ferruginea,
Endiandra firma,
Endiandra flavinervis,
Endiandra floydii,
Endiandra forbesii,
Endiandra formicaria,
Endiandra fulva,
Endiandra gem,
Endiandra gemopsis,
Endiandra gillespiei,
Endiandra glauca,
Endiandra globosa,
Endiandra grandifolia,
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,