Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longepedunculata
ID:
1072334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 5: 102 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071672

Common Names

  • Longepedunculata Litsea
  • Longepedunculata Litsea Tree
  • Longepedunculata Litsea Plant

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Description

Litsea longepedunculata (also called Chinese litsea, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its habitat is in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea longepedunculata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a timber for construction, furniture, and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea longepedunculata has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea longepedunculata is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a sunny location and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Litsea longepedunculata

Litsea longepedunculata is native to China and is found in forests at elevations between 500 and 2000 meters.

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,