Litsea foveola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 10: 466 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245376
Common Names
- Litsea foveola
- Foveola Litsea
- Foveola May
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Litsea foveola (also called Foveola, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry and moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea foveola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Litsea foveola is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea foveola is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months. Prune to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Litsea foveola
Litsea foveola can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Litsea foveola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea foveola?
Litsea foveola
What is the common name of Litsea foveola?
Pitted Litsea
What is the natural habitat of Litsea foveola?
It is native to the tropical forests 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50133037: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.