Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & C.H.Eberm.
Also known as: Indian bay leaf, tejpatta
A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.
Quick Facts
FAMILY
Lauraceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Not evaluated
TYPE
Deciduous Tree
India, Nepal, Bhutan (Himalayan region).
Subtropical and temperate Himalayas; 500-2100m; moist valleys and forest slopes.
Evergreen tree, upto 8-12m;aromatic lanceolate leaves; small greenish flowers; fruits are avoids drupes.
- Culinary: leaves used as a spice (tejpat) in indian cooking. Medicinal;used in ayurveda for digestion, diabetes,and respiratory issues.other; Leaves yield essential oil; bark sometimes usedas spice substitute.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.
Plant Details
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Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & C.H.Eberm.
Also known as: Indian bay leaf, tejpatta
A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.
All Tree SpeciesQuick Facts
FAMILY
Lauraceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Not evaluated
TYPE
Deciduous Tree
Native Information
India, Nepal, Bhutan (Himalayan region).
Habitat
Subtropical and temperate Himalayas; 500-2100m; moist valleys and forest slopes.
Habit
Evergreen tree, upto 8-12m;aromatic lanceolate leaves; small greenish flowers; fruits are avoids drupes.
Uses
- Culinary: leaves used as a spice (tejpat) in indian cooking. Medicinal;used in ayurveda for digestion, diabetes,and respiratory issues.other; Leaves yield essential oil; bark sometimes usedas spice substitute.
Important for ecological balance.
Seed
Flower
Fruit
Leaves
Bark
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