Nepal Homalium


Scientific Name

Homalium napaulense (DC.) Benth.


Other Names

Kuphre


Life Form

Tree


Synonyms

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Family

Salicaceae



Kuphre
Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Wood - Construciton: It is used as a timber for construction purposes.


Native to

Bangladesh, Bhutna, India, Nepal


Habitat

Subtropical biome.


Conservation Status

Least Concern



Plant Description

Perennial tree.

Woody, strong.

Simple, alternate, with toothed margins.

Small, inconspicuous, and clustered.

Dry, capsule-like.


Phenology

Flowering: March-May.