Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
510506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King ex Hook.f.) Chakrab.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 30: 210 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509838



Common Names

  • Neolitsea mannii
  • Mannii's Neolitsea
  • Neolitsea


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Synonyms

  • Litsea mannii King ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Malapoenna mannii (King ex Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Neolitsea mannii (also called Neolitsea mannii, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a single trunk, growing up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neolitsea mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neolitsea mannii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neolitsea mannii is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Neolitsea mannii

Neolitsea mannii is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Neolitsea mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neolitsea mannii?

Neolitsea mannii

What is the family of Neolitsea mannii?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Neolitsea mannii?

Mann's Neolitsea

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.