About Lanceleaf Laurel
Lanceleaf Laurel (Phoebe lanceolata) 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 shady valleys of evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, also in secondary forests. It occurs across India, Himalayas, Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-July. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Phoebe lanceolata
- Genus
- Phoebe
- Family
- LAURACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Shady valleys of evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests, also in secondary forests
- Distribution
- India, Himalayas, Myanmar
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- हौलिया Haulia
Lauraceae
Laurel/Cinnamon family
Lanceleaf Laurel belongs to the Lauraceae family.
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