Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 382 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070719
Common Names
- Lindera limprichtii
- Limprichtii Lindera
- Lindera Limprichtii
Description
Lindera limprichtii (also called Limpricht's Lindera, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lindera limprichtii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lindera limprichtii are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown, and hard. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindera limprichtii is a small, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Lindera limprichtii
Lindera limprichtii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
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,