Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 51: 308 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341003
Common Names
- Litsea muellerorum
- Mueller's Litsea
- Mueller's May
- Mueller's Lauraceae
Description
Litsea muellerorum (also called Chinese Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It grows up to 10m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30cm. It is found in subtropical and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea muellerorum is used for fuelwood, fodder, timber, and erosion control. Its bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and its gum is used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Litsea muellerorum is yellow and tubular with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Litsea muellerorum is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It is best grown in a medium that is well-drained and contains plenty of organic matter. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Litsea muellerorum
Litsea muellerorum is native to Southeast Asia.
Litsea muellerorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea muellerorum?
Litsea muellerorum
What is the natural habitat of Litsea muellerorum?
Litsea muellerorum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
What are the care requirements for Litsea muellerorum?
Litsea muellerorum requires bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be kept in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly.
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,