Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
366289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Boerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 143 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365621

Common Names

  • Riparian Litsea
  • Riparian May Chang
  • Riparian Mountain Lemon

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna riparia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera riparia Blume [unknown]

Description

Litsea riparia (also called Riverbank May Chang, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to East Asia. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with a height of up to 15 m. Its leaves are elliptic-ovate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in secondary forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea riparia is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea riparia has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea riparia is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart and kept in partial shade.

Where to Find Litsea riparia

Litsea riparia is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Litsea riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea riparia?

Litsea riparia

What is the common name of Litsea riparia?

Riparian Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea riparia?

It is found in tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka

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,