Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) Alston
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 248 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381616
Common Names
- Neolitsea fuscata
- Fuscata Laurel Leaf
- Fuscata Bay Leaf
Synonyms
- Litsea fuscata Thwaites [unknown]
- Malapoenna fuscata (Thwaites) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Neolitsea fuscata (also called Fuscous 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 fuscata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neolitsea fuscata has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neolitsea fuscata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Neolitsea fuscata requires minimal care and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Neolitsea fuscata
Neolitsea fuscata is native to New Guinea and the Moluccas.
Neolitsea fuscata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neolitsea fuscata?
Neolitsea fuscata
What is the family of Neolitsea fuscata?
Lauraceae
Where is Neolitsea fuscata 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,