Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ghatica
ID:
750129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saldanha

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Karnataka 1: 67 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749462

Common Names

  • Litsea Ghatica
  • Ghatica Litsea
  • Litsea Ghatica

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Description

Litsea ghatica (also called Ghatica Litsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and woodlands. It is a small tree, typically reaching heights of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea ghatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Litsea ghatica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea ghatica is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Litsea ghatica

Litsea ghatica can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Litsea ghatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea ghatica?

Litsea ghatica

What is the common name of Litsea ghatica?

Ghatica Tree

What is the natural habitat of Litsea ghatica?

Tropical moist forests of Central America

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,