Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miqueliana
ID:
1414645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) ined.

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427110


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Description

Litsea miqueliana (also called Miquel's litsea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea miqueliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea miqueliana is white and tubular with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea miqueliana is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by seed and can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5. It is tolerant of drought and can withstand some shade.

Where to Find Litsea miqueliana

Litsea miqueliana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Litsea miqueliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea miqueliana?

Litsea miqueliana

What are the common names of Litsea miqueliana?

Mountain laurel, mountain ebony

What is the natural habitat of Litsea miqueliana?

Tropical rainforest

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,