Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallidifolia
ID:
366329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 81 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365661

Common Names

  • Litsea Pallidifolia
  • Pallidifolia Litsea
  • Litsea Pallidifolia Tree

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Description

Litsea pallidifolia (also called Pale-Leaved Litsea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea pallidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.

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 pallidifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Litsea pallidifolia

Litsea pallidifolia can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Litsea pallidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea pallidifolia?

Litsea pallidifolia

What are the common names of Litsea pallidifolia?

Pale-leafed Litsea, Pale-leaved Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea pallidifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level to an altitude of 1,500 m

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,