Litsea umbrosa
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Basic Information
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: litsea
Plant ID (slug): litsea-umbrosa
Numeric ID: 24609
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Litsea umbrosa is an evergreen Tree. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic Skin The oil from the fruit has been used externally to treat itchiness and other skin complaints[146, 158].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Litsea umbrosa
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