Yorho-hamang
Neolitsea umbrosa
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It keeps its leaves throughout the year.
Where it is found
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.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Charindi, Cher, Chindi, Chiur, Ondon-bo
Synonyms
Litsea foliosa (Nees) Nees; Tetradenia foliosa Nees; and others