Litsea elmeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rasingam & Karthig.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 491(2): 191. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027725
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Litsea elmeriana (also called 'Elmer's litsea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 m tall and is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It typically grows in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea elmeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Litsea elmeriana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea elmeriana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered location and lightly covered with soil. Once established, the plant will need little maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types.
Where to Find Litsea elmeriana
Litsea elmeriana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the Luzon Island.
Litsea elmeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea elmeriana?
Litsea elmeriana
What are the common names of Litsea elmeriana?
Elmer's Litsea
What is the native range of Litsea elmeriana?
India
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,