Litsea albida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kosterm.) Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bibliogr. Laurac. : 787 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365220
Common Names
- Litsea Albida
- Albida Laurel
- Litsea Glabra
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- Cryptocarya albida Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Litsea albida (also called Albida Bay Leaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in tropical rainforests. It is an evergreen tree with leathery leaves that are dark green above and paler below, and has small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea albida is a popular houseplant, used for its attractive foliage and easy-care nature. It can be used as a ground cover, in containers, or as a specimen plant. It is also used in hanging baskets and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Litsea albida is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea albida is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Litsea albida
Litsea albida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in areas such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Litsea albida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea albida?
Litsea albida
What is the common name of Litsea albida?
Albida Litsea
Where does Litsea albida grow?
Litsea albida is found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Litsea genus
Litsea luzonica, Litsea venulosa, Litsea versteeghii, Litsea virens, Litsea vitiensis, Litsea verticillata, Litsea unita, Litsea urdanetensis, Litsea vanoverberghii, Litsea variabilis, Litsea xantophylla, Litsea whiteana, Litsea whitfordii, Litsea anamo, Litsea andreana, Litsea areolata, Litsea anomala, Litsea boerlagei, Litsea alba, Litsea amicorum, Litsea albida, Litsea alleniana, Litsea alveolata, Litsea artocarpifolia, Litsea albayana, Litsea bernhardensis, Litsea bennettii, Litsea baruringensis, Litsea beusekomii, Litsea bainingensis, Litsea assamica, Litsea aurea, Litsea auricolor, Litsea australis, Litsea barringtonioides, Litsea brookeana, Litsea buinensis, Litsea burckelloides, Litsea caroli, Litsea calophylla, Litsea calophyllantha, Litsea carrii, Litsea aban-gibotii, Litsea cambodiana, Litsea accedentoides, Litsea chartacea, Litsea acrantha, Litsea castanea, Litsea catubigensiskos, Litsea ceramensis,
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:465496-1: Based on the initial data import