Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cambodiana
ID:
365940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. , sér. 5, 5: 82 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365272



Common Names

  • Litsea cambodiana
  • Cambodian Litsea
  • Litsea cambodiana


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Description

Litsea cambodiana (also called Chinese May Chang, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It grows in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea cambodiana is used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular garden plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Litsea cambodiana var. cambodiana
Litsea cambodiana var. acutifolia Lecomte
Litsea cambodiana var. longiracemosa Lecomte

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Litsea cambodiana are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea cambodiana is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Litsea cambodiana

Litsea cambodiana can be found in the tropical forests of Cambodia.

Litsea cambodiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea cambodiana?

Litsea cambodiana

What type of plant is Litsea cambodiana?

Evergreen tree

Where is Litsea cambodiana native to?

Cambodia

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,