Actinodaphne quinqueflora

Actinodaphne quinqueflora (previously Litsea quinqueflora) is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae.

It is native to Southern Western Ghats of India and parts of Sri Lanka.

Its leaves are simple, alternate; lamina obovate to oblanceolate or elliptic; apex obtuse to acute; base acute to cuneate with entire margin.

[2] The flowers show umbel inflorescence, and the fruit is a one-seeded berry.

[3] The plant is known as "Wal kos / Kosbada / Landittan - වල් කොස් / ඛොස්බඩ / ලන්දිට්ටන්" by Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.