Alseodaphne semecarpifolia
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia is a species of 18m tall plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a tree endemic to Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss. 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 panicles inflorescence. Fruit is a one-seeded berry.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Genus: | Alseodaphne |
| Species: | A. semecarpifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Nees | |
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References
- http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2630152
- http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Nelthare.html
- http://www.biotik.org/india/species/a/alseseme/alseseme_en.html
- http://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/7424
- http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/plants_detail.php?i=735&s=Family_name
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