Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 29: 200 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071634
Common Names
- Dealbata Neolitsea
- Dealbata Neolitsea Tree
- Dealbata Neolitsea Plant
Description
Neolitsea dealbata (also called Chinese white bayur, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows up to 20 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. Its habitat is in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neolitsea dealbata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a timber for construction, furniture, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neolitsea dealbata are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neolitsea dealbata is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a sunny location and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Neolitsea dealbata
Neolitsea dealbata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China, Japan, and Taiwan.
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,