Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuculanea
ID:
366450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 166 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365782

Common Names

  • Litsea nuculanea
  • Nuculanea Litsea
  • Litsea Glutinosa

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna nuculanaea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna siamensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera nuculanea Kurz [unknown]

Description

Litsea nuculanea (also called Nuculanea 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 nuculanea 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 nuculanea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea nuculanea 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 nuculanea

Litsea nuculanea can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Litsea nuculanea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea nuculanea?

Litsea nuculanea

What is the common name of Litsea nuculanea?

Nuculanea Litsea

Where is Litsea nuculanea found?

Litsea nuculanea is found in India, Sri Lanka, 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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