Litsea staintonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 352 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365578
Common Names
- Stainton's Litsea
- Stainton's May Chang
- Stainton's Mountain Lemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Litsea staintonii (also called Indian Bay Leaf, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10–20 m. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, as well as in moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Litsea staintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes and incense.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Litsea staintonii has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Litsea staintonii 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 staintonii
Litsea staintonii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Litsea staintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Litsea staintonii?
Litsea staintonii
What are the common names of Litsea staintonii?
Litsea, Chinese may apple, Chinese mountain apple
What is the natural habitat of Litsea staintonii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:466037-1: Based on the initial data import