Lauraceae · Litsea

Smooth Litsea

Litsea laevigata

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
October-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Litsea laevigata
Genus
Litsea
Family
Lauraceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Moist deciduous to Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
October-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Lauraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Lauraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Smooth Litsea

Smooth Litsea (Litsea laevigata) is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family (Laurel/Cinnamon family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, panicle/umbel flower clusters, berry/drupe fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous to evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-April.

Illustration representing the Lauraceae family
Botanical family

Lauraceae

Laurel/Cinnamon family

Smooth Litsea belongs to the Lauraceae family.

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