Endiandra gem - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 483 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667617
Common Names
- Gem Endiandra
- Gem Endiandra Palm
- Gem Endiandra Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Endiandra gem (also called the gem 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 gem 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 gem 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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Endiandra gem can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Endiandra gem
Endiandra gem is found in tropical rainforests in northern Queensland, Australia.
Endiandra gem FAQ
What is the scientific name of Endiandra gem?
Endiandra gem
What is the common name of Endiandra gem?
Gem Endiandra
What is the natural habitat of Endiandra gem?
Endiandra gem 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788854: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.