031111PD04 Actinodaphne angustifolia Flora of Orissa

prasad dash

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Nov 3, 2011, 8:17:32 AM11/3/11

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Dear members sharing the images of another very useful plant, Actinodaphne angustifolia taken from Ranpur.

Name of the species: Actinodaphne angustifolia

Family: Lauraceae

Place of collection: Ranpur, Nayagarh, Orissa

Altitude: 300 to 600 m above msl

Habit: tree

Habitat: Semi-evergreen forests, mostly near bank of perennial streams

Uses: The bark is used to prepare agarbati and also used in medicines

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prasad

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Ecologist, Orissa, India
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Actinodaphne angustifolia 1.jpg

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Giby Kuriakose

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Nov 3, 2011, 8:21:53 AM11/3/11

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Was the petiole pubescent?

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Giby

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prasad dash

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Nov 3, 2011, 8:46:00 AM11/3/11

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Yes Gibyji, the petioles are pubescent.

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prasad

Satish Phadke

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Nov 3, 2011, 10:36:57 AM11/3/11

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Great catch. Very clear images.

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Giby Kuriakose

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Nov 4, 2011, 1:41:03 AM11/4/11

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Pubescent leaf petiole is an important field character for this species that separates this species from A. bourdillonii.

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Giby

prasad dash

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Nov 4, 2011, 2:57:11 AM11/4/11

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Thanks a lot Satish ji. Many thanks Bibyji for clarification.

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prasad

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