Nepal camphor tree
Cinnamomum glanduliferum

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 5-15 m tall. The bark is brown. It has cracks along it. The branches are robust and angular. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval or sword shaped. They are 14-16 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. The flowers are small and have both sexes. They are light yellow and hairy and in groups. These are 4-10 cm long. The fruit is round and 10 cm across. It is black.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,500-2,500 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Tibet

How it is used for food

The fruit are used in stir fries and as a spice.

They are only occasionally used.

Edible parts

Fruit, spice

How it is grown

In Yunnan fruit are harvested in August and September.

Its other names

Local names

Malagiri, Kyun-gado, Sunghandhaakokila, Taw-seik-nan-gyi, Xiangzhangzi

Synonyms

Camphora glandulifera (Wall.) Nees; Cinnamomum cavaleriei H. Lev.; Laurus glandulifera Wall.; Machilus dominii H. Lev.; Machilus mekongensis Diels;