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]

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

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

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  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.