Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
668365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. : 176 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667697

Common Names

  • Rubescens Walnut
  • Rubescens Endiandra
  • Rubescens Walnut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Dictyodaphne rubescens Blume [unknown]
  • Dictyodaphne variabilis Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Endiandra rubescens (also called Pink Walnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and is found in lowland and montane rainforests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m.

Uses & Benefits

Endiandra rubescens is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Endiandra rubescens has white flowers with yellowish-green centers, and the seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endiandra rubescens is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to individual pots and grown on in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Endiandra rubescens

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

Endiandra rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Endiandra rubescens?

Endiandra rubescens

What is the common name of Endiandra rubescens?

Red beechwood

Where is Endiandra rubescens native to?

Australia

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-2788928: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.