Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
366428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 12: 137 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365760

Common Names

  • Litsea Oblongifolia
  • Litsea Oblongifolia
  • Litsea Tree

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Description

Litsea oblongifolia (also called Chinese May Apple, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, usually growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia

Litsea oblongifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Litsea oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea oblongifolia?

Litsea oblongifolia

What is the common name of Litsea oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved litsaea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea oblongifolia?

It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia

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,