Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
366472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 383 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365804

Common Names

  • Litsea mollis
  • Mollis Litsea
  • Litsea Glutinosa

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Synonyms

  • Litsea euosma W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Litsea mollis (also called Mollis 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 mollis is used as an ornamental plant and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant. Seed: small, black, flat. Seedlings: small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea mollis 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 mollis

Litsea mollis is native to China and Taiwan.

Litsea mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea mollis?

Litsea mollis

What is the common name of Litsea mollis?

Soft Litsea

Where is Litsea mollis found?

It is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh

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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