Cinnamomum tamala

Indian bay leaf or malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala, Lauraceae) is somewhat similar in appearance to the leaves of bay laurel, but is culinarily quite different, having a fragrance and taste similar to cinnamon (cassia) bark, but milder.

Cinnamomum tamala, Indian bay leaf, also known as tejpat, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, Indian cassia, or malabathrum is a tree within the Lauraceae family which is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Cinnamomum tamala (sometimes given as Cinnamomum tejpata) and Cinnamomum obtusifolium, grown most commonly in the eastern Himalayas, are thought to be notable sources of these leaves, although other species of Cinnamomum and even plants in other genera may also have been used.