Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
366380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 168 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365712

Common Names

  • Litsea glaucescens
  • Waxy Litsea
  • Waxy Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Litsea acuminatissima Lundell [unknown]
  • Litsea flavescens Bartlett [unknown]
  • Litsea guatemalensis Mez [unknown]
  • Litsea neesiana (S.Schauer) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Litsea glaucescens flavescens (Bartlett) C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Malapoenna guatemalensis (Mez) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera neesiana S.Schauer [unknown]
  • Tetranthera glaucescens (Kunth) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera villosa M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Tetranthera glaucescens major Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera glaucescens racemosa Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera glaucescens subcorymbosa Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera glaucescens subsolitaria Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera neesiana corymbifera Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera neesiana villosa (M.Martens & Galeotti) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Dipliathus angulata Raf. [unknown]
  • Litsea glaucescens major (Meisn.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Litsea glaucescens racemosa (Meisn.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Litsea glaucescens subcorymbosa (Meisn.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Litsea glaucescens subsolitaria (Meisn.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Litsea neesiana corymbifera (Meisn.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Litsea neesiana villosa (M.Martens & Galeotti) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Litsea orizabae (M.Martens & Galeotti) Mez [valid]
  • Persea orizabae M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Malapoenna glaucescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna orizabae (M.Martens & Galeotti) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Laurus glaucescens Willd. ex Nees [invalid]
  • Laurus aestivalis Sessé ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Malapoenna villosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Litsea glaucescens (also called Glaucous litsea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Philippines. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create living sculptures and as a ground cover in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea glaucescens is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea glaucescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Litsea glaucescens

Litsea glaucescens is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Litsea glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea glaucescens?

Litsea glaucescens

What is the common name of Litsea glaucescens?

Glaucous Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea glaucescens?

It is native to China, India, and 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