Neolitsea fischeri

Neolitsea fischeri
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Magnoliids
Order:Laurales
Family:Lauraceae
Genus:Neolitsea
Species: N. fischeri
Binomial name
Neolitsea fischeri

Neolitsea fischeri is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family.[1] It is a small tree[2] endemic to the Anaimalai and Palni Hills in southern India.[1]

The essential oils from the leaves, bark and fruits of Neolitsea fischeri have been characterized and shown to posseess moderate to good activity against certain bacteria.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Neolitsea fischeri". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T38788A10145129. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38788A10145129.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. 1 2 John, A. J.; George, V.; Pradeep, N. S.; Sethuraman, M. G. (2008). "Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the leaf, bark and fruit oils of Neolitsea fischeri Gamble". Journal of Essential Oil Research. 20 (3): 279–282. doi:10.1080/10412905.2008.9700012.


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