Neolitsea aurata is extremely variable in leaf shape and indumentum colour, several varieties are recognised[].

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General Information

Neolitsea aurata is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 14 metres tall. The bole can be around 18cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern Japan, eastern and southern China, Vietnam

Habitat

Broad-leaved forests and forest margins on mountain slopes, weed-tree forests; at elevations from 500 - 1,900 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Neolitsea aurata is native to the warm temperate and subtropical climate of southern China, southern Japan and northern Vietnam. It is unlikely to be hardy outside the warmer regions of the temperate zone.

A dioecious species - both male and female forms must be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The roots are used in the treatment of stomach pain and oedema[]. (refers to var aurata)

The bark is used in the treatment of stomach pains[] (refers to var chekiangensis)

Other Uses

The seed core contains an oil that is used for making soaps and lubricants[]. (refers to var chekiangensis)

An aromatic oil may be extracted from the branchlets and leaves - it is used in cosmetics[]. (refers to var chekiangensis)

Propagation

Seed -