Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
668344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teschner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 418 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667676

Common Names

  • Oblonga Walnut
  • Oblonga Endiandra
  • Oblonga Walnut Tree

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Description

Endiandra oblonga (also called Oblong Satinash, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Australia and can be found in rainforest habitats. It is a small tree with glossy green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Endiandra oblonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers in spring. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endiandra oblonga is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is usually found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It is propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Endiandra oblonga

Endiandra oblonga is native to tropical rainforests in Queensland, Australia. It can be found in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Endiandra oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Endiandra oblonga?

Endiandra oblonga

What is the natural habitat of Endiandra oblonga?

Endiandra oblonga is found in tropical rainforests in Australia.

What are the characteristics of Endiandra oblonga?

Endiandra oblonga is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white or pink flowers.

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-2788908: Based on the initial data import
Hans Teschner (1894-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teschner' in the authors string.