Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spirei
ID:
1558431

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. ex H.Liu

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Unknown Publ. 1991

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036242


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Description

Lindera spirei (also called Spire's Lindera, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Taiwan. It grows in moist forests and can reach heights of up to 4 meters. Its leaves are elliptic-oblong and its bark is grayish-brown. Its flowers are white and its fruits are globose capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Lindera spirei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindera spirei has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindera spirei is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Lindera spirei

Lindera spirei is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Lindera spirei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindera spirei?

Lindera spirei

What is the family of Lindera spirei?

Lauraceae

What is the native range of Lindera spirei?

China

Species in the Lindera genus

Lindera wardii, Lindera wrayi, Lindera caesia, Lindera bibracteata, Lindera annamensis, Lindera balansae, Lindera apoensis, Lindera turfosa, Lindera concinna, Lindera cuspidata, Lindera delicata, Lindera aggregata, Lindera queenslandica, Lindera racemiflora, Lindera racemosa, Lindera pentantha, Lindera pilosa, Lindera pipericarpa, Lindera polyantha, Lindera pedicellata, Lindera rufa, Lindera salicifolia, Lindera kinabaluensis, Lindera insignis, Lindera montanoides, Lindera novoguineensis, Lindera lucida, Lindera macrophylla, Lindera malaccensis, Lindera montana, Lindera melastomacea, Lindera sanjappae, Lindera varmae, Lindera glauca, Lindera citriodora, Lindera communis, Lindera fragrans, Lindera latifolia, Lindera laureola, Lindera megaphylla, Lindera reflexa, Lindera melissifolia, Lindera obtusiloba, Lindera praecox, Lindera sericea, Lindera triloba, Lindera umbellata, Lindera erythrocarpa, Lindera akoensis, Lindera prattii,

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,