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[[File:Persea macrantha at Kannavam RF (2).jpg |thumb|right|'''Persea macrantha''']] | [[File:Persea macrantha at Kannavam RF (2).jpg |thumb|right|'''Persea macrantha''']] | ||
| − | '''Persea macrantha''' | + | '''Persea macrantha''' is large-flowered bay tree is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka. The plant grows up to about 30 m tall. |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Anti-inflammatory}}, {{Uses|Anti-arthritic}}. | {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Anti-inflammatory}}, {{Uses|Anti-arthritic}}. | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
| − | The plant possesses alkaloid, steroid, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, phenols and carboxylic acid18. | + | The plant possesses alkaloid, steroid, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, phenols and carboxylic acid18.<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
| − | <ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn=Chittu thandri, Gulamaavu | + | {{Common names|kn=Chittu thandri, Gulamaavu|ml=Kulamavu, Ooravu|sa=|ta=Iruli, Kolamavu|te=Naara|hi=|en=Large-Flowered Bay Tree }} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
| − | {{Leaf|Simple, Alternate, Clustered at twig ends|Spiral in outline|Petiole 1.2-4.5 cm long, canaliculate, glabrous; lamina 7-20.3 x 3-8 cm long, variable in shape | + | {{Leaf|Simple, Alternate, Clustered at twig ends|Spiral in outline|Petiole 1.2-4.5 cm long, canaliculate, glabrous; lamina 7-20.3 x 3-8 cm long, variable in shape}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Bisexual| | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|Broadly ovate-heart-shaped|Pale yellow||1.0-1.2 cm across, In panicles from upper axils and terminal. Flower tube is very short, tepals 6, nearly equal, in 2 series, 4-5 mm, obovate, puberulous}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | Persea macrantha (Nees) Kosterm belongs to the family Lauraceae. It is a tree growing up to 30m in length and is mainly distributed in Western peninsula | + | Persea macrantha (Nees) Kosterm belongs to the family Lauraceae. It is a tree growing up to 30m in length and is mainly distributed in Western peninsula.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/31616 Persea macrantha] | + | * [https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/31616 Persea macrantha on indiabiodiversity.org] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
[[Category:Lauraceae]] | [[Category:Lauraceae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:46, 30 June 2020
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Persea macrantha is large-flowered bay tree is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka. The plant grows up to about 30 m tall.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Asthma, Rheumatism, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritic.
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
The plant possesses alkaloid, steroid, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, phenols and carboxylic acid18.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Chittu thandri, Gulamaavu |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | Kulamavu, Ooravu |
| Tamil | Iruli, Kolamavu |
| Telugu | Naara |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Large-Flowered Bay Tree |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Guna
Veerya
Vipaka
Karma
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple, Alternate, Clustered at twig ends | Spiral in outline | Petiole 1.2-4.5 cm long, canaliculate, glabrous; lamina 7-20.3 x 3-8 cm long, variable in shape |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | Broadly ovate-heart-shaped | Pale yellow | 1.0-1.2 cm across, In panicles from upper axils and terminal. Flower tube is very short, tepals 6, nearly equal, in 2 series, 4-5 mm, obovate, puberulous |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Fruit | Berry is spherical | 2 cm across | Black | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Persea macrantha (Nees) Kosterm belongs to the family Lauraceae. It is a tree growing up to 30m in length and is mainly distributed in Western peninsula.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
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References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anti-inflammatory
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anti-arthritic
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Tree
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Tropical area
- Herbs
- Lauraceae
