Big tree with medicinal properties. It is highly appreciated for its camphor oil and its wood.
By distilling its wood camphor oil is obtained. It has antiseptic and sedative properties. It relieves rheumatism. Its wood is used in cabinet making to make furniture. It is also a good timber.
Evergreen aromatic tree of about 30 m with lanceolate and pale green leaves becoming reddish before falling. Little white-yellowish flowers.The fruit is lobbed and reddish.
It likes fertile, sandy and well drained soils.
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Plantation | ||||||||||||
Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate continental, Tropical |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Fragrant | The whole plant |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | City garden, Essential Oil, Medicinal, Shade tree, Specimen, Street Tree, Timber |
Seeds per gram | 6 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Fertile, Potting mix, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |