| Etymology | Genus | New Litsea |
|---|---|---|
| Species | An ancient Greek name Kasia used by Dioscorides | |
| Family | Lauraceae | |
| Synonyms | Neolitsea zeylanica (Nees & T. Nees) Merr., Litsea zeylanica Nees & T. Nees | |
| Common Names | Shore Laurel, Grey Bollywood, English Smooth-Barb Bollygum | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | India, Sri Lanka, South China, Southeast Asia, Australia | |
Diagnostics:
A native tree that is increasingly popular as a cultivated roadside tree, it grows up to 20m high. It has obvious auxiliary buds and leaves having distinct 3 veins.Interesting Facts:
The Shore Laurel is the larvae host plant for the Common Bluebottle.
A row of Shore Laurel at Mapletree Business City (2018).
Young leaves.
Leaf with 3 distinct veins.
Leaf underside.
Auxiliary buds.
Petiole with slight groove.
Bark.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2019-01-04