Cryptocarya pleurosperma
Cryptocarya pleurosperma
Safety & Hazards
Numerous alkaloids have been isolated from this species, and workers have developed quite severe skin irritation and blistering while handling the bark and timber[ 286 Title Flora of Australia Publication Author Website http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/abif/flora/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The full information from the Flora of Australia - on-line. An excellent resource. , 713 Title Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Publication Author Website http://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd-keys/rfk/index.html Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An online resource giving botanical information, and a little bit about plant usage, for over 2,700 species of plants found in the Australian rainforest. ]. These reactions can even occur when protective clothing is worn. This species causes severe skin reactions and allergies[ 713 Title Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Publication Author Website http://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd-keys/rfk/index.html Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An online resource giving botanical information, and a little bit about plant usage, for over 2,700 species of plants found in the Australian rainforest. ].
Botanical Description
Cryptocarya pleurosperma is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 metres tall. The bole is sometimes buttressed[ 286 Title Flora of Australia Publication Author Website http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/abif/flora/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description The full information from the Flora of Australia - on-line. An excellent resource. ]. The plant is rarely utilized, but has shown promise for medicinal use and is a potential source of wood,.