Litsea umbrosa
| Litsea umbrosa | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Evergreen | |
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| Medicinal Rating: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Litsea umbrosa
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitat: In ravines and along the sides of streams to elevations of 2700 metres[1][2]. Also found in shady forests[3].
Medicinal: The oil from the fruit has been used externally to treat itchiness and other skin complaints[2][3].
Usage: An oil obtained from the wood is used medicinally and for lighting[2][3].
Wood - moderately hard. Used for construction[3].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Polunin, Oleg and Adam Stainton. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press, 1984.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gamble, James. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 1972.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Gupta, Basant. Forest Flora of Chakrata, Dehra Dun and Saharanpur. Forest Research Institute Press, 1945.