Lindera turfosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 497 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365394
Common Names
- Lindera turfosa
- Japanese Spicebush
- Japanese Allspice
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Lindera turfosa (also called Japanese Spicebush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, Korea, and China. 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 turfosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindera turfosa is white or yellowish-white, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindera turfosa is a slow-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Lindera turfosa
Lindera turfosa is native to China and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Lindera turfosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindera turfosa?
Lindera turfosa
What type of plant is Lindera turfosa?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Lindera turfosa 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,
References
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:465467-1: Based on the initial data import