Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 391 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070326
Common Names
- Reflexed Lindera
- Japanese Spicebush
- Spicebush
Description
Lindera reflexa (also called 'Reflexed Lindera', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lindera reflexa 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindera reflexa is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindera reflexa 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 reflexa
Lindera reflexa 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,