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General Information

Litsea auriculata is a deciduous tree growing 10 - 20 metres tall with a bole that can be 40 - 60cm in diameter[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of wood.
Litsea auriculata has a small range with a scattered distribution in a few mountain locations. There have been reports of population declines caused by large-scale logging and habitat degradation. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(1998)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - eastern China (southern Anhui, Zhejiang)

Habitat

Deciduous or mixed forest in mountain valleys; at elevations from 500 - 1,100 metres[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The fruits are used for expelling parasites, treating teniasis and enterobiasis[].

The leaves are used for relieving pain and treating traumatic injury[].

The root bark, leaves, and fruits are used medicinally[]. No further information.

Other Uses

The wood is yellow, heavy, and dense, and is used for making furniture, etc[].

Propagation

Seed -