Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
365650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 386 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364982

Common Names

  • Litsea variabilis
  • Variable Litsea
  • Variable White Litsea

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Description

Litsea variabilis (also called Variable Litsea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has white flowers and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is often grown as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea variabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used for making baskets and other decorative items.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Litsea variabilis var. oblonga Lecomte
Litsea variabilis var. variabilis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea variabilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea variabilis is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Litsea variabilis

Litsea variabilis is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Litsea variabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea variabilis?

Litsea variabilis

What is the common name of Litsea variabilis?

Variable Litsea

What is the bloom time of Litsea variabilis?

Summer

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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