Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firma
ID:
668276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 61 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667608

Common Names

  • Firma Endiandra
  • Firma Endiandra Palm
  • Firma Endiandra Tree

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Synonyms

  • Laurus firma Wall. [invalid]
  • Beilschmiedia deomalica Bennet & Sum.Chandra [unknown]
  • Endiandra deomalica (Bennet & Sum.Chandra) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Endiandra firma (also called the firm walnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in Queensland and New South Wales, and inhabits rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Endiandra firma is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Endiandra firma 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endiandra firma is best cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Endiandra firma

Endiandra firma is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Endiandra firma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Endiandra firma?

Endiandra firma

What is the common name of Endiandra firma?

Firma Endiandra

What is the natural habitat of Endiandra firma?

Endiandra firma is found in tropical rainforests in Australia and New Guinea.

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,