Parabenzoin praecox; a species of spicebush
A deciduous tree native to Japan, also known as 油瀝青. The name refers to the oily resin found in its wood and fruits.
Aburachan is a deciduous shrub of the laurel family.
Oil can be extracted from the fruits of the aburachan.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name.
The name アブラチャン (油瀝青) literally means 'oil pitch' or 'oil asphalt', referring to the oily substance found in the plant. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is likely a descriptive compound.