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General Information

Litsea elongata is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 12 metres tall. The bole can be up to 40cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild as a local source of oil, essential oil and wood.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, northern India, Nepal.

Habitat

Roadsides, streamsides, weed-tree forests on mountain slopes, shady moist places, sparse forests, thickets; at elevations from 500 - 2,300 metres in southern China[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Litsea elongata is found mainly in the warm temperate to subtropical regions, but also grows in tropical areas of southern China and northern India.

This species is variable in the size and shape of its leaves, especially when growing in repeatedly disturbed secondary forests or dense thickets[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The seeds may be used as a source of oil for industrial purposes[].

An essential oil is obtained from the leaves and the fruits[].

The wood is used for construction, furniture, etc[].

Propagation

Seed -

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