Litsea gorayana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Udayan & Robi
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 54: 287 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042578
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Litsea gorayana (also called Gorayana Litsea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and it can be found in humid montane forests and submontane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea gorayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Litsea gorayana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green with thin stems and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea gorayana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Litsea gorayana
Litsea gorayana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Litsea gorayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea gorayana?
Litsea gorayana
What are the common names of Litsea gorayana?
Gorayana, Chinese cinnamon, and Chinese camphorwood
Where is Litsea gorayana native to?
China, Japan, and Taiwan
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,