Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
366040

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 177 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365372

Common Names

  • Litsea cordata
  • Cordata Litsea
  • Cordata Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Litsea cordifolia (Meisn.) Fern.-Vill. [unknown]
  • Litsea mappacea Boerl. [unknown]
  • Malapoenna mappacea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna cordata (Jack) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera mappacea Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera cordata Jack [unknown]
  • Tetranthera cordifolia Meisn. [unknown]
  • Litsea angulata Fern.-Vill. [unknown]

Description

Litsea cordata (also called Litsea cordata, 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 cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oil. The essential oil is used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea cordata is white or yellowish-white, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea cordata is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Litsea cordata

Litsea cordata is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Litsea cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea cordata?

Litsea cordata

What is the common name of Litsea cordata?

Heart-leaved Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea cordata?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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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