Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perlucida
ID:
366195

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 124 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365527

Common Names

  • Perlucida Litsea
  • Perlucida Mayflower
  • Perlucida Mountain May

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Description

Litsea perlucida (also called Shiny 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 perlucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea perlucida 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 perlucida is a shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and can be grown in containers. The plants should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Litsea perlucida

Litsea perlucida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Litsea perlucida FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Litsea perlucida?

Litsea perlucida is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Litsea perlucida?

Litsea perlucida has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the average height of Litsea perlucida?

The average height of Litsea perlucida 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,