Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
668290

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 402 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667622

Common Names

  • Glauca Endiandra
  • Glauca Endiandra Palm
  • Glauca Endiandra Tree

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Synonyms

  • Endiandra merrilliana C.K.Allen [unknown]

Description

Endiandra glauca (also called Glaucous 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 glauca 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

Flower: Endiandra glauca has white flowers with yellow stamens. Seed: The seed of Endiandra glauca is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Endiandra glauca are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endiandra glauca 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 glauca

Endiandra glauca is found in tropical rainforests in northern Queensland, Australia.

Endiandra glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Endiandra glauca?

Endiandra glauca

What is the common name of Endiandra glauca?

Glaucous Endiandra

What is the natural habitat of Endiandra glauca?

Endiandra glauca 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,

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