Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ripidion
ID:
366290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 81 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365622

Common Names

  • Ripidion Litsea
  • Ripidion May Chang
  • Ripidion Mountain Lemon

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Synonyms

  • Litsea racemiflora Däniker [unknown]

Description

Litsea ripidion (also called Rapid May Chang, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast 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 ripidion 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 ripidion 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 ripidion 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 ripidion

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

Litsea ripidion FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea ripidion?

Litsea ripidion

What is the common name of Litsea ripidion?

Ripidion Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea ripidion?

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,