Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
1070970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 481 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070308

Common Names

  • Litsea parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Litsea
  • Litsea Parvifolia

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Description

Litsea parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is found in lowland and montane wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea parvifolia is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as diarrhea, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as a tonic and stimulant. In addition, it has been used as a folk remedy to treat headaches, rheumatism, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea parvifolia is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Where to Find Litsea parvifolia

Litsea parvifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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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