Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosa
ID:
366363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) C.B.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 321 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365695

Common Names

  • Litsea glutinosa
  • Sticky Litsea
  • Sticky Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Lepidadenia wightiana Nees [unknown]
  • Laurus involucrata J.Koenig ex Retz. [unknown]
  • Laurus crucifolia Noronha [invalid]
  • Litsea apetala (Roxb.) Pers. [unknown]
  • Litsea baracatanensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Litsea undulata Zipp. ex Blume [invalid]
  • Litsea fruticosa Span. ex Blume [invalid]
  • Litsea citrifolia Juss. [invalid]
  • Litsea chinensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Litsea platyphylla Pers. [unknown]
  • Litsea involucrata (J.Koenig ex Retz.) Hereman [unknown]
  • Litsea laevis Juss. [invalid]
  • Litsea glabraria Juss. [invalid]
  • Litsea geminata Blume [unknown]
  • Litsea multiflora Blume [unknown]
  • Malapoenna macrantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna undulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera macrantha Wall. [invalid]
  • Tetranthera laurifolia Jacq. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera panshia Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Tetranthera multiflora (Blume) Nees [unknown]
  • Tetranthera citrifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera daradmeda Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Tetranthera glabraria F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera hispidula Zipp. ex Blume [invalid]
  • Tetranthera fruticosa Roxb. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera geminata (Blume) Nees [unknown]
  • Tomex sebifera Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Tomex tetranthera Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Tetranthera roxburghii Nees [unknown]
  • Tetranthera sebifera F.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Tetranthera platyphylla (Pers.) F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera polycephala Wall. ex Meisn. [invalid]
  • Tetranthera apetala Roxb. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera capitata Roxb. ex Nees [invalid]
  • Tetradenia brideliifolia (Hayata) Makino & Nemoto [unknown]
  • Pipalia solitaria Stokes [unknown]
  • Polyadenia grandifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Sebifera glutinosa Lour. [unknown]
  • Cylicodaphne sebifera Blume [illegitimate]
  • Decapenta involucrata Raf. [unknown]
  • Dodecadenia robusta Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Glabraria litoralis Miq. [unknown]
  • Litsea involucrata (J.Koenig) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Litsea laurifolia Cordem. [unknown]
  • Litsea brideliifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Tetranthera litoralis Blume [unknown]
  • Litsea glutinosa glutinosa [unknown]
  • Litsea glutinosa brideliifolia (Hayata) Merr. [valid]
  • Litsea sebifera brachyphylla Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Litsea glutinosa brachyphylla (Hand.-Mazz.) L.C.Wang [unknown]
  • Litsea involucrata fernandezii M.R.Almeida & S.M.Almeida [invalid]
  • Litsea glutinosa glabraria (Juss.) Mudgal & K.K.Khanna [invalid]
  • Litsea glutinosa normalis (Haines) K.K.Khanna [unknown]
  • Litsea glutinosa longifolia (Haines) K.K.Khanna [unknown]
  • Litsea laurifolia roxburghii (Nees) Cordem. [unknown]
  • Litsea glutinosa littoralis Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Litsea glutinosa platyphylla (Pers.) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera laurifolia attenuata Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera laurifolia multiflora Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera laurifolia roxburghii (Nees) Blume [unknown]
  • Litsea wightiana (Nees) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [illegitimate]
  • Litsea ligustrina Trimen [illegitimate]
  • Sebifera glutinosa Blanco [illegitimate]
  • Tetranthera salicifolia Zoll. ex Meisn. [invalid]
  • Litsea laurifolia (Jacq.) F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Litsea glutinosa (also called Glutinous 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 glutinosa 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 glutinosa is a white-yellow color with a long, slender stem. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea glutinosa 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 glutinosa

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

Litsea glutinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea glutinosa?

Litsea glutinosa

What is the common name of Litsea glutinosa?

Glutinous litsaea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea glutinosa?

It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2352381: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Charles Budd Robinson (1871-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Rob.' in the authors string.