Plant profile
Cryptocarya pleurosperma
Cryptocarya pleurosperma C.T.White & W.D.Francis
Cryptocarya pleurosperma is an outdoor tree with glossy leaves and a robust growth habit, suitable for gardens. It requires cultivation in well-drained soils with good sun exposure.
From Wikipedia
Cryptocarya pleurosperma, commonly known as poison walnut or poison laurel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae and is endemic to north-east Queensland. It is a tree with oblong to elliptic leaves, cream coloured, perfumed flowers, and usually spherical, ribbed, red drupes.
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Open-data facts
- Life form
- Its biology is that of a tree.
- Climate
- Tropical areas with monsoon or seasonal drought.
- Origin / area
- It is considered native to: NE. Queensland.
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Ecological interactions
Hosts:
Brueelia angulata, Bionectria
Basic care
- Watering
- Water thoroughly, then wait for the surface to dry again.
- Light
- Good filtered brightness; direct sun can scorch leaves.
- Temperature
- Fits typical home ranges (neither icy nor baking).
- Humidity
- Adapts to typical flat humidity.
Pet toxicity
Keep out of reach of curious pets: irritating or toxic if eaten.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15608476) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (4182097) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (464090-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000628151) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- GloBI — species interactions (CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).