Kaula
Persea bombycina

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows to 20 m high. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are 4.5-18 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. They are sword shaped but wider at the base. The tip is pointed and it also narrows to the base. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

A subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 1200-1800 m altitude. It grows in wet forest areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal

How it is used for food

The inner bark is mixed with flour to bake bread to improve the taste.

Edible parts

Bark

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Machilus bombycina King ex Hook.f.; Laurus sericea Wall.; Ocotea sericea Nees; Machilus sericea (Nees) Blume;