Actinodaphne lanata

Actinodaphne lanata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Actinodaphne
Species:
A. lanata
Binomial name
Actinodaphne lanata
Synonyms[2]

Iozoste lanata (Meisn.) Kuntze

Actinodaphne lanata is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It is endemic to the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. It is a small tree which grows up to 6 metres tall. It grows in montane shola forests from 1,800 to 2,200 metres elevation.[1]

The species was described by Carl Meissner in 1864.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 de Kok, R. (2022). "Actinodaphne lanata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T31223A138500077. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T31223A138500077.en. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Actinodaphne lanata Meisn". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 April 2026.