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]
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Magnoliids |
Order: | Laurales |
Family: | Lauraceae |
Genus: | Alseodaphne |
Species: | A. semecarpifolia
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Binomial name | |
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Nees
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