Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
366381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 162 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365713

Common Names

  • Litsea grandis
  • Large Litsea
  • Large Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Litsea ampla Merr. [unknown]
  • Malapoenna grandis (Nees) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera grandis Wall. [unknown]
  • Polyadenia grandis Nees [unknown]
  • Litsea grandis paludosa (Kosterm.) Ng [valid]
  • Litsea grandis rufo-fusca (Kosterm.) Ng [valid]
  • Litsea paludosa Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Litsea rufo-fusca Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera grandis (Nees) Wall. ex Meisn. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Litsea grandis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea grandis 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 grandis 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 grandis

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

Litsea grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea grandis?

Litsea grandis

What is the common name of Litsea grandis?

Large-leaf Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea grandis?

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,

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