Indian-laurel

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, South Africa, and Taiwan.

🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Laurales (Laurales)

Family

Lauraceae

Genus

Litsea

Species

Litsea glutinosa (Indian-laurel)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian-laurel?

The scientific name of Indian-laurel is Litsea glutinosa. It belongs to the genus Litsea.

What is the conservation status of Indian-laurel?

Indian-laurel (Litsea glutinosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian-laurel live?

Indian-laurel is found in Distributed across Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, South Africa, and Taiwan.. Countries include Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan.

What family does Indian-laurel belong to?

Indian-laurel (Litsea glutinosa) belongs to the genus Litsea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lauraceae.

Is Indian-laurel endangered?

No, Indian-laurel (Litsea glutinosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Indian-laurel belong to?

Indian-laurel (Litsea glutinosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Indian-laurel?

The closest relatives of Indian-laurel in the genus Litsea include mountain-pepper.