Litsea

Litsea cubeba

Native to:
Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lauraceae
Genus:
Litsea
Species:
Litsea cubeba
USDA Symbol:
LICU2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers subtropical to tropical climates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Warm temperatures (20-25°C) recommended.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI