Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
1071044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 165 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070382

Common Names

  • Elongate Litsea
  • Elongate Litsea Tree
  • Elongate Litsea Laurel

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Description

Litsea elongata (also called Elongate Litsea, among many other common names) is a tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves that are 5-15 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea elongata is an ornamental plant, prized for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Litsea elongata var. faberi (Hemsl.) Yen C.Yang & P.H.Huang
Litsea elongata var. subverticillata (Y.C.Yang) Yen C.Yang & P.H.Huang
Litsea elongata var. elongata
Litsea elongata var. latifolia A.M.Cowan & Cowan
Litsea elongata var. cuneifolia H.Liu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea elongata has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea elongata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Litsea elongata

Litsea elongata is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17800842: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.