Scientific Name :
Cinnamomum camphora (L.) J.Presl
Synonym :
Laurus camphora L.
Camphorina camphora (L.) Farw.
Common Name : Camphor Tree,Kapur , Kapoora.
Plant Family : Luraceae
Habit : Tree
Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting : April to November
Flower Colour : Cream white
Description : Height: 15 to 30 m
Stem: Woody, brown, rough bark
Leaves: Leaves when crushed give camphor smell, alternate, elliptical, egg shaped, 3 veins distinct, young leaves burgundy colour soon turns dark on dorsal surface and pale green on ventral surface
Flowers: Greenish tiny flowers, perianth 6, stamens 5 to 9
Inflorescence: Terminal panicles
Fruits: Drupe, reddish when young turns black
Native/ Exotic : E
Locality : VT
Distribution Range : Korea (Jeju-do), W. Central & S. Japan to E. & S. Taiwan.
Uses : Essential oil obtained from this plant is a source of perfume
Camphor obtained is useful in muscle pain, infection, inflammation etc.
Camphor used in flea killing and insects repellents
