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Camphor tree

Local Name	:	Camphor tree
Botanical Name	:	Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl
Common Name	:	Camphor tree
Family	:	Lauraceae
Distribution	:	Its natural distribution is primarily in East Asia, including countries like China, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. However, it has been introduced to various parts of the world, including India.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is an evergreen tree with glossy, aromatic leaves and small, white flowers, valued for its fragrant wood and camphor oil, which is used in medicinal and aromatic applications.

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Descriptions

It is an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are glossy, leathery, and elliptical, with a distinct aroma when crushed. The tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers arranged in panicles, which give way to small, black berries when mature.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April - June

Use(s)

It is cultivated for essential oil.