SHRUB ID—–20th December 2011—–S.S.—-065—-Richenpong. SIKKIM: Please can someone id this shrub/tree with interesting red , brown young leaves. Taken on 3rd April 2011@ 10.00 in the morning. Near Mandarin village. RINCHENPONG. SIKKIM. Looks like Mesua ferrea to me. I do not know this plant like thousands other. Never heard of Mesua also. Please take a relook. This tree or shrub seems to have alternate leaves, in Mesua leaves are opposite (according to FoC). Moreover, pic no. “065 03-04-2011 10-06-53.JPG” shows dentate margin. This cannot be Agapetes for leaves have to be sprially arranged in Agapetes. Leaves = short petiole + alternate + serrate + lanceolate + acuminate in Sikkim or Himalaya gives so many plants! This is possibly a Lauraceae member, like – http://aromatherapyliving.com/ocotea_essential_oil.html |
Lauraceae member- Rinchenpong, Sikkim
Updated on December 24, 2024