Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 9: 101 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365444
Common Names
- Lindera pilosa
- Pilose Lindera
- Chinese Spicebush
Description
Lindera pilosa (also called Hairy Lindera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lindera pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oil. The essential oil is used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindera pilosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindera pilosa 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 pilosa
Lindera pilosa is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Lindera pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindera pilosa?
Lindera pilosa
What are the common names of Lindera pilosa?
Japanese allspice, Japanese spicebush
What is the natural habitat of Lindera pilosa?
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,