Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifructa
ID:
1411277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.J.Qi & K.W.Liu) L.Wu & J.J.Zhou

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 374(2): 165. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423742



Common Names

  • Litsea sessilifructa
  • Sessilifructa Litsea
  • Sessilifructa Water Willow


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Description

Litsea sessilifructa (also called Sessile-fruited Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, where it is found in montane forests. It is a perennial shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea sessilifructa is a shrub found in South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea sessilifructa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea sessilifructa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Litsea sessilifructa

Litsea sessilifructa is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Litsea sessilifructa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea sessilifructa?

Litsea sessilifructa

What is the common name of Litsea sessilifructa?

Litsea

What type of plant is Litsea sessilifructa?

Tree

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

Cheng Jing Qi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Qi' in the authors string.
Ke Wang Liu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Lei Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Wu' in the authors string.
Jian Jun Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Zhou' in the authors string.