Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaflora
ID:
366212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 1110 (1924 publ. 1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365544

Common Names

  • Pentaflora Litsea
  • Pentaflora Mayflower
  • Pentaflora Mountain May

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Description

Litsea pentaflora (also called Five-Flowered Litsea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along streams at elevations of 600–2,400 m. The plant has simple, alternate leaves and white flowers. It produces small, yellow-green, edible fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea pentaflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea pentaflora is yellowish-white, with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea pentaflora can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Litsea pentaflora

Litsea pentaflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Litsea pentaflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Litsea pentaflora?

Litsea pentaflora is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Litsea pentaflora?

Litsea pentaflora has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the average height of Litsea pentaflora?

The average height of Litsea pentaflora is between 5-15 feet.

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,