Plant science

 

Choerospondias axillaris (lapsi)

 Classification

Scientific Name: choerosponias axillaris

Local Name: Lapsi

Family: Anacardiaceae

Order: Sapindales

Genus: Choerospondias

Species; Choerospondias axillaris 

Description of Plant:

         It is found in Nepal hills and also reported from India, China, Japan Thailand and Vietnam. It is the subtropical tree can be found growing in many parts of the country. It is also known as lausi or labsi. It is a deciduous tree growing up to about 20 meters tall. The smaller branches are purple – brown in color. The bark is deeply fissured. The plants leaves are dropping before flowering. The drupe fruits are about 3cm to 4 cm in length and have a yellow- green color. The tree has long been cultivated in rural Nepal for its fruit.

Uses of Plant:

v Seed stones are used as brick kilns.

v The bark is used as medical value for treating the secondary burn.

v It’s fruits containing vitamin c.

v Its wood is used as light construction timber and fuel- wood.

v It is also used as pickles, fruits tarts, spicy candy.