Description
Machilus salicina (also called Salicina Machilus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Yunnan, China and is found in montane forests. It is a small tree or shrub, with a maximum height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus salicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Machilus salicina flower has white petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are dark green with small, oval-shaped leaves.