Lauraceae FAMILY

Neolitsea umbrosa

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Neolitsea umbrosa is a moderate-sized evergreen tree[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - northeast India, Myanmar

HabitatIn ravines, along streams; at elevations up to 2,700 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].