Cedrus libani
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Cedrus libani

Cedar of Lebanon

  family pinaceae 
  genus cedrus 

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Identification
Genus  Cedrus Species  libani Variety  Cultivar  Common names  Cedar of Lebanon Family  PINACEAE Specimen number  S6502 Data source  MedPl p183;Frgnt p330
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  The leaves and wood of Cedrus libani have a mildly perfume scented aroma.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  antiseptic   expectorant   astringent   diuretic   sedative Medicinal parts  Leaves   Wood   Essential oil Has medicinal uses  yes Do not self-administer  yes Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance. Medicinal notes  Cedrus libani has herbal applications as an antiseptic, as an expectorant, as an astringent and as a diuretic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Cedar of Lebanon requires professional guidance for safe usage. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Cerus deodora. The leaves and the wood and even the essential oil are used to prepare herbal remedies. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  pleasantly scented leaves and wood Fragrance parts  Leaves   Wood Fragrance intensity  Mild Fragrance category  Perfume Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Cedrus libani is a native plant in the natural environment.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes 

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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