Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kosterm.) van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 165 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071633
Common Names
- Mezii Kubitzkia
- Mezii Kubitzkia Tree
- Mezii Kubitzkia Plant
Description
Kubitzkia mezii (also called Chinese kubitzkia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its habitat is in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kubitzkia mezii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a timber for construction, furniture, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kubitzkia mezii are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kubitzkia mezii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a sunny location and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Kubitzkia mezii
Kubitzkia mezii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Kubitzkia genus
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,