Litsea turfosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 353 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365594
Common Names
- Turfy Litsea
- Turfy May Chang
- Turfy Mountain Lemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Litsea turfosa (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 turfosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes and incense.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Litsea turfosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea turfosa 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 turfosa
Litsea turfosa is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
Litsea turfosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea turfosa?
Litsea turfosa
What is the common name of Litsea turfosa?
Turfy Litsea
What is the natural habitat of Litsea turfosa?
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,
References
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:466084-1: Based on the initial data import