Status:
valid
Authors:
Ng
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 57: 221 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365270
Common Names
- Litsea aban-gibotii
- Aban-Gibot's Litsea
- Litsea aban-gibotii
Description
Litsea aban-gibotii (also called Chinese May Chang, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It grows in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea aban-gibotii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves can be used as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Litsea aban-gibotii are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Litsea aban-gibotii is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Litsea aban-gibotii
Litsea aban-gibotii can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.
Litsea aban-gibotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea aban-gibotii?
Litsea aban-gibotii
What type of plant is Litsea aban-gibotii?
Evergreen tree
Where is Litsea aban-gibotii native to?
China
Species in the Litsea genus
Litsea luzonica,
Litsea venulosa,
Litsea versteeghii,
Litsea virens,
Litsea vitiensis,
Litsea verticillata,
Litsea unita,
Litsea urdanetensis,
Litsea vanoverberghii,
Litsea variabilis,
Litsea xantophylla,
Litsea whiteana,
Litsea whitfordii,
Litsea anamo,
Litsea andreana,
Litsea areolata,
Litsea anomala,
Litsea boerlagei,
Litsea alba,
Litsea amicorum,
Litsea albida,
Litsea alleniana,
Litsea alveolata,
Litsea artocarpifolia,
Litsea albayana,
Litsea bernhardensis,
Litsea bennettii,
Litsea baruringensis,
Litsea beusekomii,
Litsea bainingensis,
Litsea assamica,
Litsea aurea,
Litsea auricolor,
Litsea australis,
Litsea barringtonioides,
Litsea brookeana,
Litsea buinensis,
Litsea burckelloides,
Litsea caroli,
Litsea calophylla,
Litsea calophyllantha,
Litsea carrii,
Litsea aban-gibotii,
Litsea cambodiana,
Litsea accedentoides,
Litsea chartacea,
Litsea acrantha,
Litsea castanea,
Litsea catubigensiskos,
Litsea ceramensis,
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,