Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 85: 193 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365289
Common Names
- Litsea Caulocarpa
- Litsea Tree
- Litsea Wood
Description
Litsea caulocarpa (also called Chinese Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea caulocarpa 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 caulocarpa are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Litsea caulocarpa is a perennial plant, native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Litsea caulocarpa
Litsea caulocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Litsea caulocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea caulocarpa?
Litsea caulocarpa
What is the common name of Litsea caulocarpa?
Caulocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Litsea caulocarpa?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast 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,