Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysopleura
ID:
366021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Boerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 143 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365353

Common Names

  • Litsea chrysopleura
  • Chrysopleura Litsea
  • Chrysopleura Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna chrysopleura Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera chrysopleura Blume [unknown]
  • Cylicodaphne chrysopleura Blume ex Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Litsea chrysopleura (also called Litsea glaucescens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea chrysopleura is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Litsea chrysopleura are small, yellow and fragrant. They are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea chrysopleura 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 chrysopleura

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

Litsea chrysopleura FAQ

What is the common name of Litsea chrysopleura?

Chrysopleura Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea chrysopleura?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests

What are the uses of Litsea chrysopleura?

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,