Lauraceae · Neolitsea

Neolitsea foliosa

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala & more
Flowering
April-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Neolitsea foliosa
Genus
Neolitsea
Family
Lauraceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
In valleys of forests and on high plateaus
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Malesia
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya
Flowering & fruiting
April-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Lauraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Lauraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Neolitsea foliosa

Neolitsea foliosa 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 in valleys of forests and on high plateaus. It occurs across India, Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-December.

Illustration representing the Lauraceae family
Botanical family

Lauraceae

Laurel/Cinnamon family

Neolitsea foliosa belongs to the Lauraceae family.

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