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Neolitsea fischeri

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Neolitsea fischeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
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. ^ a b c World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Neolitsea fischeri". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. IUCN: e.T38788A10145129. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38788A10145129.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b 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.