Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
366264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 14: 242 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365596

Common Names

  • Umbellate Litsea
  • Umbellate May Chang
  • Umbellate Mountain Lemon

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Synonyms

  • Laurus fruticosa Reinw. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Litsea amara Blume [unknown]
  • Litsea ferruginea (R.Br.) F.M.Bailey [illegitimate]
  • Litsea firma (Blume) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Litsea cinerascens Ridl. [valid]
  • Litsea cylindrocarpa Gamble [valid]
  • Litsea sibuyanensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Litsea gracilis Gamble [valid]
  • Litsea hexantha Juss. [illegitimate]
  • Malapoenna firma (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna umbellata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna amara (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera merawas Miq. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera faginea Miq. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera ferruginea R.Br. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera firma Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera fruticosa Nees [illegitimate]
  • Tetranthera angusta Nees [unknown]
  • Tetranthera amara (Blume) Nees [unknown]
  • Tetranthera acuminatissima Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera capitulata Miq. [unknown]
  • Hexanthus umbellatus Lour. [unknown]
  • Litsea firma austrannamensis H.Liu [unknown]
  • Litsea amara attenuata Gamble [unknown]
  • Litsea amara angusta (Nees) Meisn. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Litsea umbellata 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 umbellata 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 umbellata

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

Litsea umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea umbellata?

Litsea umbellata

What is the common name of Litsea umbellata?

Umbellate Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea umbellata?

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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