Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
366135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Boerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 147 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365467

Common Names

  • Lindera insignis
  • Insignis Lindera
  • Chinese Lindera

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Synonyms

  • Aperula insignis Blume [unknown]
  • Benzoin insigne (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polyadenia insignis (Blume) Miq. [unknown]

Description

Lindera insignis (also called Chinese Spicebush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It is characterized by its glossy green leaves and its small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lindera insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindera insignis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two leaves that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindera insignis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lindera insignis

Lindera insignis is native to India. It can be found in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

Lindera insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindera insignis?

Lindera insignis

What are the common names of Lindera insignis?

Japanese allspice, Japanese spicebush

What is the natural habitat of Lindera insignis?

Forests and woodlands in Japan

Species in the Lindera genus

Lindera wardii, Lindera wrayi, Lindera caesia, Lindera bibracteata, Lindera annamensis, Lindera balansae, Lindera apoensis, Lindera turfosa, Lindera concinna, Lindera cuspidata, Lindera delicata, Lindera aggregata, Lindera queenslandica, Lindera racemiflora, Lindera racemosa, Lindera pentantha, Lindera pilosa, Lindera pipericarpa, Lindera polyantha, Lindera pedicellata, Lindera rufa, Lindera salicifolia, Lindera kinabaluensis, Lindera insignis, Lindera montanoides, Lindera novoguineensis, Lindera lucida, Lindera macrophylla, Lindera malaccensis, Lindera montana, Lindera melastomacea, Lindera sanjappae, Lindera varmae, Lindera glauca, Lindera citriodora, Lindera communis, Lindera fragrans, Lindera latifolia, Lindera laureola, Lindera megaphylla, Lindera reflexa, Lindera melissifolia, Lindera obtusiloba, Lindera praecox, Lindera sericea, Lindera triloba, Lindera umbellata, Lindera erythrocarpa, Lindera akoensis, Lindera prattii,

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,