Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luzonica
ID:
231045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blanco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 2 284. 1845 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230376

Common Names

  • Litsea luzonica
  • Luzon Litsea
  • Luzon Mayflower

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Description

Litsea luzonica (also called Luzon Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is a tree-like plant that grows in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea luzonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea luzonica is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea luzonica is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and has small, ovate leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Litsea luzonica

Litsea luzonica can be found in the forests of the Philippines.

Litsea luzonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea luzonica?

Litsea luzonica

What is the common name of Litsea luzonica?

Luzon Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea luzonica?

It is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Indonesia

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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