Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Bailey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Dept. Agric. Brisbane Bot. Bull. 5: 23 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667587
Common Names
- Endiandra cowleyana
- Cowley's Endiandra
- Cowley's False Walnut
Description
Endiandra cowleyana (also called Cowley's 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 and New South Wales, and inhabits rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Endiandra cowleyana 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 cowleyana has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endiandra cowleyana 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 cowleyana
Endiandra cowleyana can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.
Endiandra cowleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Endiandra cowleyana?
Endiandra cowleyana
What type of plant is Endiandra cowleyana?
It is a type of tree
What is the natural habitat of Endiandra cowleyana?
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,