Litsea kurzii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
King ex Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 164 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365683
Common Names
- Litsea Kurzii
- Kurzii Litsea
- Litsea Kurzii Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Malapoenna kurzii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Litsea kurzii (also called Kurz's Litsea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea kurzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Litsea kurzii is a white-yellow color with a long, slender stem. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea kurzii is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to India 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 kurzii
Litsea kurzii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Litsea kurzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea kurzii?
Litsea kurzii
What are the common names of Litsea kurzii?
Kurz's Litsea, Kurz May Apple
What is the natural habitat of Litsea kurzii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level to an altitude of 1,500 m
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 kew-2352354: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.