Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penangiana
ID:
366214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 171 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365546



Common Names

  • Penangiana Litsea
  • Penangiana Mayflower
  • Penangiana Mountain May


Searching for Litsea penangiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Malapoenna penangiana (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Litsea penangiana (also called Penang Litsea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Malaysia. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along streams at elevations of 600–2,400 m. The plant has simple, alternate leaves and white flowers. It produces small, yellow-green, edible fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea penangiana is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea penangiana is yellowish-white, with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

Searching for Litsea penangiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea penangiana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Litsea penangiana

Litsea penangiana is native to Malaysia. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Litsea penangiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea penangiana?

Litsea penangiana

What is the common name of Litsea penangiana?

Penang litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea penangiana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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,