Endiandra compressa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dept. Agric. Queensland 21: 14 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667584
Common Names
- Endiandra compressa
- Compressed Endiandra
- Compressed False Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Endiandra compressa (also called the compressed walnut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Australia, occurring in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and inhabits rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Endiandra compressa is used as a timber tree for furniture and construction. It is also used for firewood and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Endiandra compressa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Endiandra compressa is a slow-growing tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It is a relatively hardy species and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Endiandra compressa
Endiandra compressa can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.
Endiandra compressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Endiandra compressa?
Endiandra compressa
What type of plant is Endiandra compressa?
It is a type of tree
What is the natural habitat of Endiandra compressa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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-2788824: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.