Scientific Name

Machilus clarkeana King ex Hook.f.


Other Names


Life Form

Tree


Synonyms

Persea clarkeana (King ex Hook.f.) Kosterm.


Family

Lauraceae



Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Not documented


Native to

Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal


Habitat

Thrives in temperate forests, at an elevation of 1600-2900 m.


Conservation Status

Not evaluated



Plant Description

It is medium-sized tree typically reaching a height of 15 m.

Stem is composed of young twigs that are pale brown or whitish and smooth.

Leaves are elliptic or oblong, arranged alternately, clustered at the end of branches, 6-14 cm in length and 1.2-3 cm in width. Upper surface is green, lower surface is pale green and smooth.

Flowers are small, greenish arranged in clusters, 0. 8 cm long.

Fruit is round or slightly elongated, about 2.5 cm in diameter.


Phenology

Flowering: March – April,
Fruiting: June – September.