Scientific Name
Alnus nitida (Spach) Endl.Gen.
Synonyms
Family
Betulaceae
Local Name
Shahi Lakri
Habit Habitat
A tree up to 20 m tall, found in temperate and sub-alpine zones.
Taxonomic Features
Bark dark gray and ridged. Leaves simple heart shaped, glabrous to hairy. Male flower in catkins up to 20 cm long, yellow-green. Female flowers in woody cones. Fruit a nut, winged.
Flowering Fruiting
August-September
Harvesting Time
September-November
Medicinal Value
Leaf infusion makes a refreshing bath for sore foot. Different colors red, pink, green and yellow are obtained from different parts of this plant. Locally leaf poultice relives pain and swelling.
Parts Used
Bark, Leaf, Wood
Future Prospective
Conservation, Cultivation, Chemical Analysis, Herbal Pharmacy.
Plant Images
Alnus nitida (Spach) Endl.Gen.