Litsea elongata

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 12 m tall. The trunk is 40 cm across. The young branches have a brown coating. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are oblong and 5-22 cm long by 2-6 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in shady moist places between 500-2,300 m above sea level. In XTBG Yunnan. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tagu-ni

Synonyms

Daphnidium elongatum Nees; Litsea elongata var. elongata;