Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hongkongensis
ID:
1072591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chun) C.K.Allen

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 414 (1938 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071929



Common Names

  • Neolitsea hongkongensis
  • Hongkongensis Neolitsea
  • Hongkongensis Litsea


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Description

Neolitsea hongkongensis (also called Chinese May Apple, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to China, and is found in forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Neolitsea hongkongensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neolitsea hongkongensis is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neolitsea hongkongensis is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to China and Taiwan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Neolitsea hongkongensis

Neolitsea hongkongensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Neolitsea genus

Neolitsea lancifolia, Neolitsea archboldiana, Neolitsea apoensis, Neolitsea amboinensis, Neolitsea amabilis, Neolitsea formosa, Neolitsea fischeri, Neolitsea arfakensis, Neolitsea fuscata, Neolitsea javanica, Neolitsea intermedia, Neolitsea incana, Neolitsea kedahensis, Neolitsea australiensis, Neolitsea brassii, Neolitsea boninensis, Neolitsea elaeocarpa, Neolitsea balakrishnanii, Neolitsea aureosericea, Neolitsea coccinea, Neolitsea cassiifolia, Neolitsea siamensis, Neolitsea reticulata, Neolitsea purpurescens, Neolitsea umbrosa, Neolitsea triplinervia, Neolitsea teschneriana, Neolitsea poilanei, Neolitsea mollissima, Neolitsea microphylla, Neolitsea megacarpa, Neolitsea paucinervia, Neolitsea nicobarica, Neolitsea papuana, Neolitsea mannii, Neolitsea sanjappae, Neolitsea cinnamomea, Neolitsea cambodiana, Neolitsea kwangsiensis, Neolitsea chui, Neolitsea alongensis, Neolitsea aurata, Neolitsea phanerophlebia, Neolitsea pulchella, Neolitsea polycarpa, Neolitsea zeylanica, Neolitsea dealbata, Neolitsea pinninervis, Neolitsea wushanica, Neolitsea acuminatissima,

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

Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Caroline Kathryn Allen (1904-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Allen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:466972-1: Based on the initial data import