Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forstenii
ID:
365979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Boerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 142 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365311

Common Names

  • Litsea Forstenii
  • Litsea Forstenii
  • Litsea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna forstenii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera forstenii Blume [unknown]

Description

Litsea forstenii (also called Forsten's 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 forstenii 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 forstenii 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 forstenii is a perennial plant, native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Litsea forstenii

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

Litsea forstenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea forstenii?

Litsea forstenii

What is the common name of Litsea forstenii?

Forstenii

What is the natural habitat of Litsea forstenii?

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,