Litsea morotaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 8: 102 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365783
Common Names
- Litsea morotaiensis
- Morotai Litsea
- Litsea Glutinosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Litsea morotaiensis (also called Morotai 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 morotaiensis is used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. The leaves and bark are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Litsea morotaiensis are white or yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea morotaiensis is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Litsea morotaiensis
Litsea morotaiensis can be found in the Moluccas Islands of Indonesia.
Litsea morotaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea morotaiensis?
Litsea morotaiensis
What is the common name of Litsea morotaiensis?
Morota's Litsea
Where is Litsea morotaiensis found?
It is found in the Philippines
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,
References
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:465860-1: Based on the initial data import