Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
timoriana
ID:
366258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Span.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 350 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365590

Common Names

  • Timor Litsea
  • Timor May Chang
  • Timor Mountain Lemon

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Synonyms

  • Malapoenna discolor Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera discolor Blume [unknown]
  • Tetranthera timoriana (Span.) Span. [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya discolor Zipp. ex Blume [invalid]
  • Cylicodaphne discolor (Blume) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tetranthera apetala Blume [invalid]

Description

Litsea timoriana (also called Mountain May, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small to 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 timoriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes and incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea timoriana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea timoriana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. It is best to keep the plant in a sheltered area to protect it from strong winds.

Where to Find Litsea timoriana

Litsea timoriana is native to Indonesia and can be found in the islands of Java, Bali, and Lombok.

Litsea timoriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea timoriana?

Litsea timoriana

What is the common name of Litsea timoriana?

Timor Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea timoriana?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Indonesia and East Timor

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,