Alseodaphne semecarpifolia explained

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.^[1] Flowers show panicle inflorescence. Fruit is a one-seeded berry.^[2]

Common names

• Marathi - phudgus (फुडगुस) ^[3]
• Tamil - kanaippirandai (கணைப்பிரண்டை)
• Malayalam - mulaknaari (മുളക്നാറി)
• Telugu - naaramaamidi (నారమామిడి)
• Kannada - nelthare (ನೆಲ್ಥರೆ)
• Konkani - rani (राणी)
• Sinhala - Wewarani (වෑවරන)^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alseodaphne semecarpifolia - Nelthare.
2. Web site: Alseodaphne semecarpifolia - LAURACEAE.
3. Web site: Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Nees | Species.
4. Web site: Ayurvedic Plants of Sri Lanka: Plants Details.