Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chewii
ID:
366014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 6: 287 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365346

Common Names

  • Litsea chewii
  • Chewii Litsea
  • Chewii Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Litsea helferi ovata Gamble [unknown]

Description

Litsea rotundata (also called Round-leaved May Chang, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with a height of up to 15 m. Its leaves are elliptic-ovate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in secondary forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea chewii 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 flower of Litsea chewii is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea chewii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Litsea chewii

Litsea chewii is native to India. It can be found in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

Litsea chewii FAQ

What is the common name of Litsea chewii?

Chew's Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea chewii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

What are the uses of Litsea chewii?

The leaves and fruits are used for medicinal purposes

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,