Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
konishii
ID:
1072635

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) Kaneh. & Sasaki

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 20: 381 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071973

Common Names

  • Neolitsea konishii
  • Konish's Neolitsea
  • Konish's Bayberry

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Description

Neolitsea konishii (also called Konishii 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, dark green leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neolitsea konishii 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 flowers of Neolitsea konishii are white and fragrant, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neolitsea konishii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot of moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Neolitsea konishii

Neolitsea konishii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17805896: Based on the initial data import
Shun-ichi Sasaki (1888-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sasaki' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.