Neolitsea fischeri

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 family Lauraceae.[1][2][3] It is a small tree[4] 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 possess moderate to good activity against certain bacteria.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c de Kok, R. (2021). "Neolitsea fischeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T38788A138508471. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T38788A138508471.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Neolitsea fischeri Gamble". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Neolitsea fischeri Gamble". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  4. ^ 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. S2CID 96160555.
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