Alseodaphne semecarpifolia
# Alseodaphne semecarpifolia

Alseodaphne semecarpifolia is a species of 18m tall plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a tree endemic to Western Ghats and Sri Lanka. It is threatened by habitat loss. 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 panicles 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)
