Litsea pipericarpa
(Miq.) Kosterm.
Lauraceae
This species has been wrongly identified as occurring in Peninsula Malaysia - all specimens previously referred to this species have been transferred to Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers. Litsea pipericarpa is restricted to Sumatra[
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- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 57
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- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
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- National Parks Board; Singapore
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- 2005
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- 0374-7859
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- A botanical publication containing a range of articles including one of the genera Lindera, Litsea and Neolitsea. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
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Lindera pipericarpa (Miq.) Boerl,
Polyadenia pepericarpa Miq.
Common Name:
General Information
Litsea pipericarpa is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 18 metres tall[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a condiment, medicine and source of materials.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Sumatra)
Habitat
Often found growing gregariously in forest clearings; at elevations up to 3,000 metres[
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Properties
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Habit | Evergreen Tree |
Height | 12.00 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The crushed parts of the plant (especially the bark) smell strongly of citronella or eucalyptus[
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A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
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Edible Uses
The fruits resemble peppercorns and are used similarly as a flavouring[
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Medicinal
The fruits are used medicinally like cubebs (Piper cubeba) as a tonic, against indigestion, as antiseptic and diuretic[
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Agroforestry Uses:
The tree has been suggested for reafforestation purposes and as a shade tree in tea plantations[
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Other Uses
All parts of the plant contain an essential oil consisting of citral, citronellal, cineole and geraniol[
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The seed and bark are used to make face powder[
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The aromatic wood can be used to make small objects[
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Propagation
Seed -
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