Actinodaphne quinqueflora explained

Actinodaphne quinqueflora (previously Litsea quinqueflora) is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Southern Western Ghats of India and parts of Sri Lanka. Its leaves are simple, alternate; lamina obovate to oblanceolate or elliptic; apex obtuse to acute; base acute to cuneate with entire margin.[1] The flowers show umbel inflorescence, and the fruit is a one-seeded berry.[2] The plant is known as "Wal kos / Kosbada / Landittan - වල් කොස් / ඛොස්බඩ / ලන්දිට්ටන්" by Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.biotik.org/india/species/l/litsquin/litsquin_en.html Biotek.org
  2. http://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/14483 Biodiversity.org
  3. http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/plants_detail.php?i=745&s=Family_name Institute of Ayuraveda