Litsea calophylla - (Miq.) Mansf

Description

Litsea calophylla is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Uses

Edible Portion: Fruit. Fleshy. The depressed-globose fruit is 2 - 3cm in diameter, containing a large seed 1 - 2cm long. The fruit are eaten raw and used to make jelly.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Indonesia.

Where It Grows

Coming Soon

Cultivation

Industrial Crop: Oil Management: Standard Regional Crop. Climate: tropical. Humidity: humid. The flowers of this species are functionally hermaphrodite. Carbon Farming - Cultivation: regional crop. Management: standard.

Propagation

Seed

Other Uses

An oil extracted from the seeds, is used for making candles. Carbon Farming - Industrial Crop: oil.

Synonyms

Also Known As

Litsea

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