Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monopetala
ID:
366473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 4 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365805

Common Names

  • Litsea monopetala
  • Monopetalous Litsea
  • Litsea Glutinosa

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Synonyms

  • Litsea polyantha Juss. [illegitimate]
  • Malapoenna monopetala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera macrophylla Roxb. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera monopetala Roxb. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera hirana Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Tetranthera hexantha Sieber ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera fruticosa Buch.-Ham. ex Meisn. [invalid]
  • Tomex monopetala (Roxb.) Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Tomex pubescens Willd. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera quadriflora Roxb. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera villosa Bojer [invalid]
  • Tetranthera alnoides Miq. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera monopetala minor Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera macrophylla Roxb. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Litsea hexantha Siebold ex Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera verticillata Buch.-Ham. ex Meisn. [invalid]

Description

Litsea monopetala (also called Monopetalous 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 monopetala 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 monopetala 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 monopetala

Litsea monopetala can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Litsea monopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea monopetala?

Litsea monopetala

What is the common name of Litsea monopetala?

Monopetalous Litsea

Where is Litsea monopetala 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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