Lauraceae member- Rinchenpong, Sikkim

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Lauraceae member- Rinchenpong, Sikkim

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SHRUB ID-----20th December 2011-----S.S.----065----Richenpong. SIKKIM: Please can someone id this shrub/tree with interesting red , brown young leaves.

Taken on 3rd April 2011@ 10.00 in the morning.

Near Mandarin village. RINCHENPONG. SIKKIM.

Looks like Mesua ferrea to me.

I do not know this plant like thousands other. Never heard of Mesua also. Please take a relook.

This tree or shrub seems to have alternate leaves, in Mesua leaves are opposite (according to FoC).

Moreover, pic no. "065 03-04-2011 10-06-53.JPG" shows dentate margin.

Any chance of Agapetes acuminata (Wall.) D.Don ex G.Don?

This cannot be Agapetes for leaves have to be sprially arranged in Agapetes.

Leaves = short petiole + alternate + serrate + lanceolate + acuminate in Sikkim or Himalaya gives so many plants!

This is possibly a Lauraceae member, like - http://aromatherapyliving.com/ocotea_essential_oil.html

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