Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Liu) J.Li & H.W.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 28: 105 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278607
Common Names
- Litsea szemaois
- Szemao Litsea
- Szemao May-apple
- Szemao Chinese-laurel
Description
Litsea szemaois (also called Litsea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea szemaois is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Litsea szemaois has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Litsea szemaois is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Litsea szemaois
Litsea szemaois is native to the tropical regions of Asia.
Litsea szemaois FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea szemaois?
Litsea szemaois
What is the common name of Litsea szemaois?
Litsea
What is the family of Litsea szemaois?
Lauraceae
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
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.
Jie Li (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Li' in the authors string.
Hou Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Liu' in the authors string.