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General Information

Cryptocarya cocosoides is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The bole is usually buttressed[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood, which is traded locally.

Known Hazards

This species is suspected of causing dermatitis[].

Botanical References

Range

Australia - northern Queensland.

Habitat

Well-developed mountain rain forests, most commonly in soils derived from granite; at elevations from 750 - 1,150 metres[, ].

Properties

Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	22.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

All parts of this species emit a strong odour when cut or broken, usually equated with coconut, although the leaf odour may resemble citronella[].
The flowers may emit an unpleasant perfume, although it is impossible to detect on recently collected specimens due to the strong leaf and twig odours[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is used in construction[].
Many Cryptocarya species that grow large enough are utilized for their timber, very often with several species being lumped together indiscriminately. Most species do not have very detailed individual descriptions of their timber - the following is a general description for the species[].
The heartwood is pinkish brown, grayish brown, reddish brown, or chocolate brown; it is not clearly differentiated from the somewhat lighter-coloured sapwood. The texture is rather fine to medium; the grain usually straight; lustre low; sometimes with an aromatic odour when freshly cut but without any distinctive odour or taste when dry. A silica content of up to 0:82% has been reported for some species. Some species are reported to be easy to season, whilst others have a tendency to warp and split. The wood is generally reported to be not difficult to work with hand and machine tools. Durability is variable with species; most species being not very durable when exposed to the elements. The sapwood is prone to powder-post beetle attack. The wood is often attractive and can be used for purposes such as cabinetwork, flooring, decorative veneers, panelling; whilst it is also often used for joinery, construction etc[].

Propagation

Seed -

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