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corynocarpus

Scientific Name: Corynocarpus

Family: Corynocarpaceae

Category: Dicot

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Karaka (Corynocarpus spp.)

This page provides information about plants in the genus Corynocarpus, including the popular Karaka tree, and considerations for keeping them around pets and children.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text notes "This plant is poisonous," which may indicate toxicity to some animals.

Considerations for Children

  • The text notes "This plant is poisonous," consumption of which could be harmful to children.
  • Corynocarpus laevigatus produces large orange drupes (fruits).

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Corynocarpus spp.
  • Common Names: Karaka, New Zealand Laurel, Glenugie Karaka.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Corynocarpus
  • Family: Corynocarpaceae
  • Order: Sapindales
  • Corynocarpus is the only genus in the family Corynocarpaceae.
  • Synonyms/Alternative Spelling: Corynocarpus laevigata
  • Species Examples:
    • Corynocarpus laevigatus J.R.Forst. et G.Forst.
    • Corynocarpus rupestris Guymer
    • Corynocarpus cribbianus (F.M.Bailey) L.S.Sm.
    • Corynocarpus dissimilis Hemsl.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Corynocarpus is native to New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu.
  • Corynocarpus laevigatus is endemic to New Zealand and found throughout the North and South Islands, particularly in coastal forests of the North Island.
  • Corynocarpus rupestris is found in eastern Australia.

Ecological Role

  • Corynocarpus laevigatus has been noted as weedy in some areas.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Members of Corynocarpaceae are evergreen trees.
  • Corynocarpus laevigatus is an evergreen tree that can grow to 12 meters (39 feet) tall and 8 meters (26 feet) wide.
  • It features large, dark, glossy green foliage.
  • Corynocarpus laevigatus produces large orange drupes (fruits).

Quirky Facts

  • The word "Karaka" in Maori means "to be orange," referring to the tree's large orange berries.

Further Information

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research
  • EEB Greenhouse Accession Data
  • DOC Science Internal Series 101, Department of Conservation, Wellington
  • The Plant List
  • Australian Plant Census
  • English Wiktionary