Neolitsea aciculata
(Blume) Koidz.
Lauraceae
Litsea aciculata Blume
Litsea foliosa Siebold & Zucc.
Malapoenna aciculata (Blume) Kuntze
Neolitsea acutotrinervia (Hayata) Kaneh. & Sasaki
Tetradenia acutotrinervia Hayata
Common Name:
General Information
Neolitsea aciculata is an evergreen tree
The tree is harvested from the wild for use in commercial cosmetic preparations[
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
58- Title
- Flora of Japan. (English translation)
- Publication
-
- Author
- Ohwi. G.
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution
- Year
- 1965
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
,
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
Range
E. Asia - central and southern Japan, southern Korea, Taiwan
Habitat
Evergreen broad-leaved forests; at elevations from 1,300 - 2,000 metres[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
]
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Neolitsea aciculata is native to the subtropical climate of southern Japan and Taiwan. It is unlikely to be hardy in any but the mildest regions of the temperate zone.
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
An extract of the stems is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations as an antioxidant and skin conditioner[
].
Propagation
Seed -
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