Dillenia retusa
| Godapara | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | unplaced |
| Family: | Dilleniaceae |
| Genus: | Dillenia |
| Species: | D. retusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Dillenia retusa Thunb. | |
Dillenia retusa is a plant endemic to island of Sri Lanka,There are records in Forests of Bolampatti and Anamalai hills. An ornamental, moderate- sized tree,twigs and peduncles glabrous.Leaves blunt at tip,cuneate at base,serrate,glabrous;Flowers 6–8 cm across,petals spathulate,narrow;Fruit enclosed by sepals.[1]
Vernacular names
Tamil:Naiteku Telgu:Chinna Kalinga Sinhalese:Godapara
Ecology
disturbed sites, scrub.
Uses
Wood - furniture, light construction; fruit - medicinal.
References
- ↑ Forest trees of Western ghats by S.G.Neginhal
External links
- http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2768328
- http://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/223809
- https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0031-1273640
- http://www.instituteofayurveda.org/plants/plants_detail.php?i=409&s=Family_name
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