Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semecarpifolia
ID:
366317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Nees) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 165 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365649

Common Names

  • Litsea Semecarpifolia
  • Semecarpifolia Litsea
  • Litsea Semecarpifolia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna semecarpifolia (Wall. ex Nees) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera semecarpifolia Wall. [unknown]
  • Litsea magnoliifolia Yen C.Yang & P.H.Huang [unknown]
  • Tetranthera semecarpifolia Wall. ex Nees [unknown]

Description

Litsea semecarpifolia (also called Mountain May, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10–20 m. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, as well as in moist deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea semecarpifolia is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Litsea semecarpifolia are small, white and fragrant. They are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea semecarpifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Litsea semecarpifolia

Litsea semecarpifolia can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Litsea semecarpifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea semecarpifolia?

Litsea semecarpifolia

What is the common name of Litsea semecarpifolia?

Semecarpifolia Litsea

Where is Litsea semecarpifolia found?

Litsea semecarpifolia is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

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,

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