Cryptocarya sumbawaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumbawaensis
ID:
628891
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 336 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628223
Common Names
- Sumbawa Cryptocarya
- Sumbawa Walnut
- Sumbawa Laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cryptocarya sumbawaensis (also called Sumbawan Laurel, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It grows in lowland and hill forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocarya sumbawaensis is a small evergreen tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptocarya sumbawaensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cryptocarya sumbawaensis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to Sumbawa and is found in lowland and montane forests. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers a sunny position, but can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Cryptocarya sumbawaensis
Cryptocarya sumbawaensis is found in Sumbawa, Indonesia.
Cryptocarya sumbawaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocarya sumbawaensis?
Cryptocarya sumbawaensis
What is the common name of Cryptocarya sumbawaensis?
Sumbawan laurel
What is the natural habitat of Cryptocarya sumbawaensis?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746254: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.