Persea odorantissima (Nees) Kostem. ( =syn Machilus odorantissima (Nees) Kostem.) Lauraceae Bark Throughout the outer Himalayas and Khashi hills up to an altitude of 2.100 m., chiefly in moist ravines and shady places. Leaves and flowers of the tree are sweet-scented. Leaves are used for rearing muga silkworms in Assam. The Asiatic species were previously referred to the genus Machilus Nees, but have recently been brought under Persea by Kostermans. Taking this into consideration M. odoratissima Nees has been equated as the Persea odorantissima (Nees) Kostem and has been given the description of M.odorantissima. Original sample to be seen for verification. The wood is light yellowish grey when first exposed, ageing to light brown, generally with somewhat darker streaks; heartwood not distinct; fairly straight- to somewhat twisted-grained, fine- and even-textured; moderately strong and heavy (wt., 43 lb./ cu. ft.).