The authenticity of this name is still in question. It is listed in IPNI in the form given above. Tropicos database lists the plant (but omits 'Miq.' From the citation), but does not recognise the publication in which the name was published. The name also appears in 'A Checklist of the Trees, Shrubs, Herbs and Climbers of Myanmar', published by the Smithsonian Institute in 2003, though they cite different authors for the name.
This species was originally only known from the Philippines, but is now considered to also occur from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sumatra. It is unlikely to represent a single species and needs further examination[].
It appears to be very close to Litsea garciae[].

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General Information

Litsea calophylla is an evergreen tree growing up to 20 metres tall. The bole can be 42cm in diameter[].
The plant is cultivated for its fruit, especially in Indonesia[, ].
Litsea calophylla The plant is classified as 'Data Deficient' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2021)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East Asia - India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar.

Habitat

Not known in a truly wild situation

Properties

Conservation Status	Data Deficient
Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Cultivated

Cultivation Details

The flowers of this species are functionally hermaphrodite[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[].

Edible Uses

Fruit[]. Fleshy. The depressed-globose fruit is 2 - 3cm in diameter, containing a large seed 1 - 2cm long[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

An oil extracted from the seeds, is used for making candles[, ].

Propagation

Seed -

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