Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arfakensis
ID:
668235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 473 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667567

Common Names

  • Endiandra arfakensis
  • Arfak Endiandra
  • Arfak False Walnut

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Description

Endiandra arfakensis (also called Arfak endiandra, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to New Guinea. It is a medium-sized tree, with a trunk up to 10 m tall and a crown of up to 15 m in diameter. It is found in the tropical rainforest, in areas with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Endiandra arfakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Endiandra arfakensis are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Endiandra arfakensis is a perennial shrub. It is propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Endiandra arfakensis

Endiandra arfakensis can be found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea and Australia.

Endiandra arfakensis FAQ

What is the common name of Endiandra arfakensis?

Arfak Endiandra

What is the scientific name of Arfak Endiandra?

Endiandra arfakensis

What is the natural habitat of Endiandra arfakensis?

It is native to New Guinea and found in moist, shaded areas in tropical forests.

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,