Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleoides
ID:
366407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 175 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365739

Common Names

  • Litsea oleoides
  • Olive-like Litsea
  • Olive-like Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna oleodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera oleoides Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Litsea oleoides (also called Chinese Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea oleoides is used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. The leaves and bark are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Litsea oleoides are white or yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea oleoides is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Young plants should be protected from strong winds and direct sunlight.

Where to Find Litsea oleoides

Litsea oleoides is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Litsea oleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea oleoides?

Litsea oleoides

What is the common name of Litsea oleoides?

Oleoides litsaea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea oleoides?

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,