Neolitsea fischeri
| Neolitsea fischeri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Genus: | Neolitsea |
| Species: | N. fischeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Neolitsea fischeri Gamble | |
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 2 3 World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Neolitsea fischeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- 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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