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Litsea cambodiana var. acutifolia

Family: Lauraceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are 8-10 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. They taper to the tip.

There are 400 Litsea species. They grow in the tropics.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Phanlai

Synonyms