Litsea pseudoumbellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Bull. Siam Soc. 25: 38 (1974 publ. 1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365494
Common Names
- Litsea pseudoumbellata
- Pseudoumbellata Litsea
- False Umbel Litsea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Litsea pseudoumbellata (also called False May Chang, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to China and Taiwan. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate with a pointed tip. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea pseudoumbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Litsea pseudoumbellata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea pseudoumbellata is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Litsea pseudoumbellata
Litsea pseudoumbellata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Litsea pseudoumbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea pseudoumbellata?
Litsea pseudoumbellata
What is the common name of Litsea pseudoumbellata?
False umbellate litsea
What is the natural habitat of Litsea pseudoumbellata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2352072: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.