Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 10: 460 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667580
Common Names
- Endiandra chartacea
- Chartaceous Endiandra
- Chartaceous False Walnut
Description
Endiandra chartacea (also called Chartaceous 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 chartacea is used as a timber tree for furniture and construction. It is also used for firewood and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Endiandra chartacea has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endiandra chartacea 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 chartacea
Endiandra chartacea can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.
Endiandra chartacea FAQ
What is the common name of Endiandra chartacea?
Chartaceous Endiandra
What is the scientific name of Chartaceous Endiandra?
Endiandra chartacea
What is the natural habitat of Endiandra chartacea?
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,