Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylla
ID:
365927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Mansf.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Kulturpflanze , Beih. 2: 74 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365259

Common Names

  • Litsea Calophylla
  • Calophylla Laurel
  • Litsea Glabra

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Synonyms

  • Cylicodaphne calophylla (Miq.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Tetranthera calophylla Miq. [unknown]

Description

Litsea calophylla (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 calophylla 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 calophylla are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea calophylla 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 calophylla

Litsea calophylla is native to New Zealand and is found in the North Island.

Litsea calophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea calophylla?

Litsea calophylla

What is the common name of Litsea calophylla?

Calophyll Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea calophylla?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South East Asia.

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,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:465562-1: Based on the initial data import