Alseodaphne semecarpifolia

Alseodaphne semecarpifolia is a species of 18m tall plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a tree endemic to the Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss. The bark is brown in color. Leaves are simple, alternate; lamina obovate, apex obtuse or rounded; base cuneate to acute; margin entire; 6 to 10 secondary nerves. Flowers show panicle inflorescence. Fruit is a one-seeded berry.

Common names

 * Marathi - phudgus (फुडगुस)
 * Tamil - kanaippirandai (கணைப்பிரண்டை )
 * Malayalam - mulaknaari (മുളക്നാറി )
 * Telugu - naaramaamidi (నారమామిడి )
 * Kannada - nelthare (ನೆಲ್ಥರೆ )
 * Konkani - rani (राणी )
 * Sinhala - Wewarani (වෑවරන)