Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
366245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 8: 110 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365577

Common Names

  • Spathulate Litsea
  • Spathulate May Chang
  • Spathulate Mountain Lemon

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Description

Litsea spathulata (also called Spatulate-Leaved Litsea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes and incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea spathulata has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea spathulata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Litsea spathulata

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

Litsea spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea spathulata?

Litsea spathulata

What are the common names of Litsea spathulata?

Litsea, Chinese may apple, Chinese mountain apple

What is the natural habitat of Litsea spathulata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,