Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
366494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 5, 5: 84 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365826

Common Names

  • Litsea mekongensis
  • Mekong Litsea
  • Litsea Glabra

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Description

Litsea mekongensis (also called Mekong Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub with a spreading crown, growing up to 10 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea mekongensis 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 mekongensis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea mekongensis is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Litsea mekongensis

Litsea mekongensis is native to Laos and Vietnam.

Litsea mekongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea mekongensis?

Litsea mekongensis

What is the common name of Litsea mekongensis?

Mekong Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea mekongensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of 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,