Status:
valid
Authors:
H.W.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(4): 40 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071943
Common Names
- Neolitsea chrysotricha
- Golden-haired Neolitsea
- Golden-haired Bayberry
Description
Neolitsea chrysotricha (also called Golden-haired Bay Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, upright habit. It is native to China and grows in moist forests and along streams. It has glossy, golden-green leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Neolitsea chrysotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neolitsea chrysotricha is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neolitsea chrysotricha is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to China and Taiwan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Neolitsea chrysotricha
Neolitsea chrysotricha is native to China and is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Yunnan.
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,
References
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.