Species of flowering plant
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia is a species of 18m tall plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a tree endemic to the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss. The bark is brown in color. Leaves are simple, alternate; lamina obovate, apex obtuse or rounded; base cuneate to acute; margin entire; 6 to 10 secondary nerves.[2] Flowers show panicle inflorescence. Fruit is a one-seeded berry.[3]
Common names
- Marathi - phudgus (फुडगुस) [4]
- Tamil - kanaippirandai (கணைப்பிரண்டை )
- Malayalam - mulaknaari (മുളക്നാറി )
- Telugu - naaramaamidi (నారమామిడి )
- Kannada - nelthare (ನೆಲ್ಥರೆ )
- Konkani - rani (राणी )
- Sinhala - Wewarani (වෑවරන)[5]
References
- ^ "Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Nees — the Plant List".
- ^ "Alseodaphne semecarpifolia - Nelthare".
- ^ "Alseodaphne semecarpifolia - LAURACEAE".
- ^ "Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Nees | Species".
- ^ "Ayurvedic Plants of Sri Lanka: Plants Details".
