Neolitsea umbrosa
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Yorho-hamang
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Description
A subtropical evergreen shrub or tree in the Lauraceae family that grows in shady forests, valleys, and near streams at elevations up to 2,700 m.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Medicinal Uses
The fruit is used medicinally. The oil from the fruit has been used externally to treat itchiness and other skin complaints.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in shady forests. It grows in valleys and near streams up to 2,700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, SE Asia,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Other Uses
An oil obtained from the fruit is used for burning. Wood - moderately hard. Used for construction.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Charindi, Cher, Chindi, Chiur, Ondon-bo
References (1)
- Gangwar, A. K. & Ramakrishnan, P. S., 1990, Ethnobotanical Notes on Some Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, Northeastern India. Economic Botany, Vol. 44, No. 1 pp. 94-105 (As Litsea foliosa)
