Vateria copallifera

Vateria copallifera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vateria
Species: V. copallifera
Binomial name
Vateria copallifera
(Retz.) Alston
Synonyms

Elaeocarpus copalliferus Retz. Hemiphractum oxyandrum Turcz.

Vateria copallifera is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Fruits have a bitter taste. Traditionally people in the surrounding villages of the tree growing areas collect fruits for preparation of various food items.

Culture

Known as හල් (hal) in Sinhala.

References


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