Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gamble) Gamble
Source:
ksu
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 172 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381774
Common Names
- Neolitsea mollissima
- Mollissima Neolitsea
- Mollissima
Synonyms
- Tetradenia mollissima Gamble [unknown]
Description
Neolitsea mollissima (also called Soft Neolitsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neolitsea mollissima is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neolitsea mollissima has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neolitsea mollissima is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Neolitsea mollissima
Neolitsea mollissima is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist soils.
Neolitsea mollissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neolitsea mollissima?
Neolitsea mollissima
What is the family of Neolitsea mollissima?
Lauraceae
What is the common name of Neolitsea mollissima?
Mollissima Neolitsea
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,