Chirindi is Litsea umbrosa and yields fatty oil. On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 6:00 PM, Ashwini Bhatia <[email protected]> wrote:
> Just an update: A local shepherd told me that this tree is called > *Chirindi* in the local dialect. That would point to *Machilus sp*. Do > you think this has substance? He also said that the fruit is pressed to > make an oil that is effective in relieving joint pains. > > Thanks. > Ashwini > > > On 10-Dec-2014, at 11:33 am, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks, Dr. Robi. > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Robi Jose > Date: 10 December 2014 at 11:11 > Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:207967] Another tree for ID/ABDEC05 > To: "J.M. Garg" <[email protected]> > > > The first image contains only inflorescence buds covered by involucal > bracts, which are caducous in nature, there is opened flowers. > And the second one is shoot buds covered by perulate scales...are > characteristic of the genus Neolitsea not Litsea. In the case of the Genus > Litsea involucral bracts of the umbels are persistent. > Definitely this is the genus Neolitsea and species level identification > needs flowers and fruits. This genus have male and female tree separate. > > Hope this helps... > > Regards > Robi > > On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > >> It looks me like Neolitsea umbrosa >> Krishan Lal >> >> On 8 December 2014 at 18:16, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Forwarding again for Id assistance please. >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>> From: Ashwini Bhatia <[email protected]> >>> Date: 3 December 2014 at 17:06 >>> Subject: [efloraofindia:207967] Another tree for ID/ABDEC05 >>> To: efloraofindia <[email protected]> >>> >>> >>> There are numerous specimens of this tree here–from young shrub like >>> plants to the tall (20ft or so) trees. 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