Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
366378

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex Nees) Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 174 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365710

Common Names

  • Litsea glabrata
  • Smooth-leaved Litsea
  • Smooth-leaved Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Lepidadenia glabrata Wight [unknown]
  • Malapoenna glabrata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tetranthera glabrata Wall. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Laurus salicifolia Wight ex Nees [illegitimate]

Description

Litsea glabrata (also called Smooth-leaved litsea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Philippines. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create living sculptures and as a ground cover in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea glabrata is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea glabrata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Litsea glabrata

Litsea glabrata is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Litsea glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea glabrata?

Litsea glabrata

What is the common name of Litsea glabrata?

Smooth-leaf Litsea

What is the natural habitat of Litsea glabrata?

It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:465700-1: Based on the initial data import