Noble of Wood - Nanmu

（国家二级重点保护植物）

(Second-Grade State Protection Plant)

楠木（拉丁学名：Phoebe zhennan S. Lee et F. N. Wei）为我国特有，是驰名中外的珍贵用材树种。由于历代砍伐利用，致使这一丰富的森林资源近于枯竭。目前所存林分，多系人工栽培的半自然林和风景保护林，在庙宇、村舍、公园、庭院等处尚有少量的大树，但病虫危害较严重，也相继在衰亡。 楠木以其材质优良，用途广泛而著称于世，是楠木属中经济价值最高的一种。分布于荫湿山谷、山洼及河旁。楠木香味可以醒脾化湿，而楠木本身亦是一味祛疾除患的良药，可以与其他中药配伍，或单独作为一味独立的药材使用，是博大精深的中医药宝库中不可或缺的重要组成部分。

Nanmu (Scientific Latin Name: Phoebe zhennan S. Lee et F. N. Wei) is native to China, a rare wood species well-known at home and abroad.Continuous deforestation has depleted the once abundant forest resources.At present, most of the existing forests are artificial semi-natural forests and scenic protected forests. There are a few large trees in temples, cottages, parks and courtyards, etc.; However, tree pests and diseases are becoming more serious, and the number is decreasing. As one of the Nanmu genus with the highest economic values, it is famous for its excellent wood and wide range of applications, distributed in shady and wet valleys, low-lying mountain areas and river banks. The fragrance can enliven the spleen and resolve dampness, while Nanmu itself is also good medicine for removing diseases by combining with other traditional Chinese medicine or used alone as an independent medicine. It is an indispensable part of the treasure of extensive and profound traditional Chinese medicine.