Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
365642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake

Source:
ksu

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Ins. Pacif. : 278 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364974

Common Names

  • Litsea vitiensis
  • Fiji Litsea
  • Fiji White Litsea

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Synonyms

  • Litsea montana Turrill [unknown]
  • Tetranthera vitiana Meisn. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea vitiensis is a white to pale pink, with a yellow throat and a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, flat-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea vitiensis 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 vitiensis

Litsea vitiensis is native to Fiji and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Litsea vitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea vitiensis?

Litsea vitiensis

What is the common name of Litsea vitiensis?

Viti Litsea

What is the bloom time of Litsea vitiensis?

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,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:466114-1: Based on the initial data import