Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
ambrensis
ID:
615

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 304 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315069



Common Names

  • Ambre Cryptocarya
  • Ambre Laurelwood
  • Ambre Sassafras


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Synonyms

  • Ravensara areolata Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Ravensara acutifolia Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Cryptocarya ambrensis (also called Ambres laurel, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of up to 30 leaves. It is found in humid forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests, and is also found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocarya ambrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves of this plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocarya ambrensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocarya ambrensis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cryptocarya ambrensis

Cryptocarya ambrensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.

Cryptocarya ambrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya ambrensis?

Cryptocarya ambrensis

What is the common name of Cryptocarya ambrensis?

Ambrense Laurel

What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya ambrensis?

It is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Cryptocarya genus

Cryptocarya balakrishnanii, Cryptocarya cavei, Cryptocarya whiffiniana, Cryptocarya agathophylla, Cryptocarya biswasii, Cryptocarya botelhensis, Cryptocarya dekae, Cryptocarya glabriflora, Cryptocarya krameri, Cryptocarya litoralis, Cryptocarya ovalifolia, Cryptocarya retusa, Cryptocarya revoluta, Cryptocarya riedeliana, Cryptocarya sellowiana, Cryptocarya septentrionalis, Cryptocarya subtriplinervia, Cryptocarya velloziana, Cryptocarya wiedensis, Cryptocarya acuminata, Cryptocarya acutifolia, Cryptocarya ainikinii, Cryptocarya alba, Cryptocarya albifrons, Cryptocarya alleniana, Cryptocarya alseodaphnifolia, Cryptocarya alticola, Cryptocarya ampla, Cryptocarya amygdalina, Cryptocarya anamalayana, Cryptocarya andamanica, Cryptocarya angica, Cryptocarya angulata, Cryptocarya angustifolia, Cryptocarya apamifolia, Cryptocarya archboldiana, Cryptocarya arfakensis, Cryptocarya argyrophylla, Cryptocarya aristata, Cryptocarya aschersoniana, Cryptocarya atra, Cryptocarya aurea, Cryptocarya aureobrunnea, Cryptocarya aureosericea, Cryptocarya austro-kweichouensis, Cryptocarya bamagana, Cryptocarya barbellata, Cryptocarya beddomei, Cryptocarya beilschmiediifolia, Cryptocarya bellendenkerana,

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

Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.