Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melastomacea
ID:
366152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.-Vill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 181 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365484

Common Names

  • Lindera melastomacea
  • Melastomacea Lindera
  • Melastomaceous Spicebush

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Synonyms

  • Laurus cuspidata D.Don [unknown]
  • Tetranthera melastomacea Wall. [invalid]
  • Tomex bolo Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Benzoin cuspidatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Daphnidium melastomaceum Nees [unknown]

Description

Lindera melastomacea (also called Melastome 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 melastomacea is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindera melastomacea 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 melastomacea is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Lindera melastomacea

Lindera melastomacea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and can be found in India, China, and Japan.

Lindera melastomacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindera melastomacea?

Lindera melastomacea

What type of plant is Lindera melastomacea?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Lindera melastomacea native to?

China

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,