''Neolitsea fischeri'' is a species of

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in the family

Lauraceae Lauraceae, or the laurels, is a plant family that includes the true laurel and its closest relatives. This family comprises about 2850 known species in about 45 genera worldwide (Christenhusz & Byng 2016 ). They are dicotyledons, and occur ma ...

. It is a small tree

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to the

Anaimalai Anaimalai is a taluk in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Agricultural day work is the main occupation. Paddy, banana, sugarcane and other crops are grown in the area. Anaimalai is a pilgrimage spot, due to the worship o ...

and

Palni Hills The Palani Hills are a mountain range in the southern Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Palani Hills are an eastward extension of the Western Ghats ranges, which run parallel to the west coast of India. The Palani Hills adjoin the hi ...

in southern

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. 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.

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fischeri Vulnerable plants Endemic flora of India (region) Flora of Kerala Flora of Tamil Nadu Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Laurales-stub