Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
crassiramea
ID:
1071772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Taub. ex Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Königl. Bot. Gart. Breslau 1: 112 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071110

Common Names

  • Brazilian Firetree
  • Brazilian Firewood
  • Brazilian Firewood Tree

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Description

Mezilaurus crassiramea (also called Brazilian walnut, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus crassiramea is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its wood, which is used for making furniture and other woodworking projects. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mezilaurus crassiramea are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus crassiramea is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, bright location until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mezilaurus crassiramea

Mezilaurus crassiramea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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 tro-17803782: Based on the initial data import
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.