Litsea Lamarck. Pondspice.
A genus of about 400 species, trees and shrubs, of warm temperate and tropical areas, especially se. Asia and Australia, with a small number of species in Mexico and n. Central America (7 species, as interpreted by Jiménez-Pérez & Lorea-Hernández [2009]), and our 1 North American species. The genus is very heterogeneous and probably needs division into more natural groups; a recent molecular study did not include North American representatives of Litsea or Lindera, but showed that both Litsea and Lindera as currently circumscribed are polyphyletic (Fijridiyanto & Murakami 2009).
Ref: Fijridiyanto & Murakami (2009); Jiménez-Pérez & Lorea-Hernández (2009); Rohwer (1993a) In Kubitzki, Rohwer, & Bittrich (1993); van der Werff (1997a) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (1997). Show full citations.
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map for definition or see the legend. Data for arrows not developed for genera and families which may have species only occurring outside the flora area.
© Alan Weakley | Litsea aestivalis source | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Litsea aestivalis | Original Image ⭷
© Gary P. Fleming | Litsea aestivalis | Original Image ⭷Feedback
See something wrong or missing on about Litsea? Let us know here: (Please include your name and email if at all complicated so we can clarify if needed.)
Cite as...