Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cassiifolia
ID:
382307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 237 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381639

Common Names

  • Neolitsea cassiifolia
  • Cassiifolia Neolitsea
  • Cassiifolia Neolitsea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna cassiifolia (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Litsea cassiifolia Blume [unknown]

Description

Neolitsea cassiifolia (also called Cassiifolia Neolitsea, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree of the Lauraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neolitsea cassiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neolitsea cassiifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed capsules are round and contain numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are initially small and require plenty of light and humidity to grow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neolitsea cassiifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Neolitsea cassiifolia

Neolitsea cassiifolia is found in New Guinea and the Moluccas.

Neolitsea cassiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neolitsea cassiifolia?

Neolitsea cassiifolia

What is the family of Neolitsea cassiifolia?

Lauraceae

Where is Neolitsea cassiifolia found?

Asia

Species in the Neolitsea genus

Neolitsea lancifolia, Neolitsea archboldiana, Neolitsea apoensis, Neolitsea amboinensis, Neolitsea amabilis, Neolitsea formosa, Neolitsea fischeri, Neolitsea arfakensis, Neolitsea fuscata, Neolitsea javanica, Neolitsea intermedia, Neolitsea incana, Neolitsea kedahensis, Neolitsea australiensis, Neolitsea brassii, Neolitsea boninensis, Neolitsea elaeocarpa, Neolitsea balakrishnanii, Neolitsea aureosericea, Neolitsea coccinea, Neolitsea cassiifolia, Neolitsea siamensis, Neolitsea reticulata, Neolitsea purpurescens, Neolitsea umbrosa, Neolitsea triplinervia, Neolitsea teschneriana, Neolitsea poilanei, Neolitsea mollissima, Neolitsea microphylla, Neolitsea megacarpa, Neolitsea paucinervia, Neolitsea nicobarica, Neolitsea papuana, Neolitsea mannii, Neolitsea sanjappae, Neolitsea cinnamomea, Neolitsea cambodiana, Neolitsea kwangsiensis, Neolitsea chui, Neolitsea alongensis, Neolitsea aurata, Neolitsea phanerophlebia, Neolitsea pulchella, Neolitsea polycarpa, Neolitsea zeylanica, Neolitsea dealbata, Neolitsea pinninervis, Neolitsea wushanica, Neolitsea acuminatissima,

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,