Lauraceae FAMILY
Litsea pringlei
Litsea pringlei
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Litsea pringlei is a shrub growing from 1 - 5 metres tall. The leaves are sometimes gathered from the wild for local use as a tea and medicine.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeSouthern N. America - Mexico.
HabitatRidges, limestone ledges[ 411 Title Trees and Shrubs of Mexico Publication Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23 Author Standley P.C. Publisher Smithsonian Institution; Washington Year 1926 ISBN Description Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. , 599 Title Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. Vol. 26 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Harvard University. Year 1945 ISBN Description Amongst the many articles is one giving a treatment of the Lauraceae. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ].