Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
leytensis
ID:
1072716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 2: 190 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072054

Common Names

  • Nothaphoebe leytensis
  • Leyte Nothaphoebe
  • Leyte False-tamarind

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Description

Nothaphoebe leytensis (also called Leyte Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothaphoebe leytensis has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothaphoebe leytensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothaphoebe leytensis is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Nothaphoebe leytensis

Nothaphoebe leytensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Species in the Nothaphoebe genus

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,

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