Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castanea
ID:
365949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 171 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365281

Common Names

  • Chestnut litsea
  • Litsea castanea
  • Chestnut litsea

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Synonyms

  • Litsea quercina Gamble [unknown]
  • Malapoenna castanea Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Litsea castanea (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 castanea is used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular garden plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Litsea castanea 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 castanea is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Litsea castanea

Litsea castanea can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Litsea castanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea castanea?

Litsea castanea

What type of plant is Litsea castanea?

Evergreen tree

Where is Litsea castanea 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,

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