Litsea collina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 61(Suppl.): 43 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365358
Common Names
- Litsea collina
- Collina Litsea
- Collina Laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Litsea collina (also called Litsea elliptica, 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 collina 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 collina are small, white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea collina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. It is best to keep the plant in a sheltered area to protect it from strong winds.
Where to Find Litsea collina
Litsea collina is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Litsea collina FAQ
What is the common name of Litsea collina?
Collina Litsea
What is the natural habitat of Litsea collina?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
What are the uses of Litsea collina?
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,
References
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:465603-1: Based on the initial data import