Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusiloba
ID:
1071029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 325 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070367

Common Names

  • Blunt-leaved Lindera
  • Japanese Spicebush
  • Spicebush

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Description

Lindera obtusiloba (also called Obtuse-Leaf Lindera, among many other common names) is a tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves that are 5-15 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Lindera obtusiloba is an ornamental plant, prized for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindera obtusiloba var. heterophylla (Meisn.) H.P.Tsui
Lindera obtusiloba var. obtusiloba

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindera obtusiloba is a small, white, fragrant flower, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindera obtusiloba is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lindera obtusiloba

Lindera obtusiloba is native to China and Japan. It can be found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.

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,

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