Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
365992

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 561 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365324

Common Names

  • Litsea Ferruginea
  • Litsea Ferruginea
  • Litsea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lepidadenia ferruginea (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Litsea blumei Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Litsea griffithii Gamble [valid]
  • Malapoenna ferruginea (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera blumii Nees [illegitimate]
  • Actinodaphne blumei Nees [illegitimate]
  • Cryptocarya ferruginea Blume [unknown]
  • Cylicodaphne ferruginea (Blume) Blume [unknown]
  • Cylicodaphne leefeana F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Litsea ferruginea (also called Rusty Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the Philippines. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is often used as a hedge or ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea ferruginea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is bright green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea ferruginea 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 ferruginea

Litsea ferruginea can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Litsea ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea ferruginea?

Litsea ferruginea

What is the common name of Litsea ferruginea?

Ferruginea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea ferruginea?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,