Litsea citrata
a perennial woody deciduous member of the Litsea genus in the family Lauraceae.
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Taxonomy and growth
Uses
Edible uses
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Fruit[1].
- Plant part
- Fruit
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - Himalayas.
- Habitat
- Old cultivated land to elevations of 2700 metres[1].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed -
Cultivation
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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. 240
References
Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972-00-00