About Malabar Litsea
Malabar Litsea (Litsea bourdillonii) is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family (Laurel/Cinnamon family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, panicle/umbel flower clusters, berry/drupe fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Litsea bourdillonii
- Genus
- Litsea
- Family
- LAURACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Lauraceae
Laurel/Cinnamon family
Malabar Litsea belongs to the Lauraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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