Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Univ. Sci. Bull. 2: 48 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071583
Common Names
- Chui Neolitsea
- Chui Neolitsea Tree
- Chui Neolitsea Plant
Description
Neolitsea chui (also called Chui's neolitsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is native to southwestern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Neolitsea chui is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Neolitsea chunii var. chunii
Neolitsea chui for. annamensis H.Liu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neolitsea chui is white and bell-shaped, with 6 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green shoot.
Where to Find Neolitsea chui
Neolitsea chui is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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,