Lauraceae FAMILY

Beilschmiedia sikkimensis

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Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Beilschmiedia sikkimensis is a large, evergreen tree. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate; tropical

Native RangeE. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Bhutan

HabitatHills; at elevations up to 2,150 metres, perhaps to 2,400 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].