Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 12: 132 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365703
Common Names
- Litsea ilocana
- Ilocos Litsea
- Ilocos Laurel
Description
Litsea ilocana (also called Ilocos 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 ilocana is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Litsea ilocana is a white-yellow color with a long, slender stem. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Litsea ilocana is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the Philippines and can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Litsea ilocana
Litsea ilocana is native to the Philippines. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Litsea ilocana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea ilocana?
Litsea ilocana
What is the common name of Litsea ilocana?
Ilocano Litsea
What is the natural habitat of Litsea ilocana?
It is native to the Philippines
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,