Alseodaphne semecarpifolia
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. Flowers show panicle inflorescence. Fruit is a one-seeded berry.
Common names
- Marathi - phudgus
- Tamil - kanaippirandai
- Malayalam - mulaknaari
- Telugu - naaramaamidi
- Kannada - nelthare
- Konkani - rani
- Sinhala - Wewarani