Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
366274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 566 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365606

Common Names

  • Tomentose Litsea
  • Tomentose May Chang
  • Tomentose Mountain Lemon

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Synonyms

  • Litsea membranacea Elmer [unknown]
  • Malapoenna vestita (Nees) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna tomentosa (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera multiflora Zoll. [illegitimate]
  • Tetranthera japonica Wight ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Glabraria vestita (Nees) Miq. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera vestita Nees [unknown]
  • Polyadenia grandis Hassk. [illegitimate]
  • Tetranthera apetala Dalzell & A.Gibson [illegitimate]

Description

Litsea tomentosa (also called Hairy 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 tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes and incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea tomentosa 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 tomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. It is best to keep the plant in a sheltered area to protect it from strong winds.

Where to Find Litsea tomentosa

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

Litsea tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea tomentosa?

Litsea tomentosa

What is the common name of Litsea tomentosa?

Woolly Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea tomentosa?

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,

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