Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gemelliflora
ID:
366373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Boerl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 141 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365705

Common Names

  • Litsea gemelliflora
  • Twin-flowered Litsea
  • Twin-flowered Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna gemelliflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera gemelliflora Miq. [unknown]

Description

Litsea gemelliflora (also called Twin-flowered litsea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Philippines. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea gemelliflora is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea gemelliflora is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea gemelliflora is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to India and can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Litsea gemelliflora

Litsea gemelliflora is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Litsea gemelliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea gemelliflora?

Litsea gemelliflora

What is the common name of Litsea gemelliflora?

Twin-flower Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea gemelliflora?

It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia

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,