Litsea umbrosa
a perennial woody evergreen member of the Litsea genus in the family Lauraceae.
Taxonomy and growth
Uses
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
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The oil from the fruit has been used externally to treat itchiness and other skin complaints[1][2].
- Product or use
- Antipruritic
- Product or use
- Skin
Material uses
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An oil obtained from the wood is used medicinally and for lighting[1][2]. Wood - moderately hard. Used for construction[2].
- Product or use
- Oil
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - Himalayas.
- Habitat
- In ravines and along the sides of streams to elevations of 2700 metres[3][1]. Also found in shady forests[2].
- 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.
References
Gamble. J. S. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1972-00-00
Gupta. B. L. Forest Flora of Chakrata, Dehra Dun and Saharanpur. Forest Research Institute Press 1945-00-00
Polunin. O. and Stainton. A. Flowers of the Himalayas. Oxford Universtiy Press 1984-00-00