Biology:Vateria copallifera
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Short description: Species of tree
| Vateria copallifera | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Vateria |
| Species: | V. copallifera
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| Binomial name | |
| Vateria copallifera (Retz.) Alston
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| Synonyms | |
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Elaeocarpus copalliferus Retz. Hemiphractum oxyandrum Turcz. | |
Vateria copallifera is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. 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 including one of famous food called 'Hal Guti'.
Culture
Known as හල් (hal) in Sinhala.
References
- ↑ Ashton, P. (1998). "Vateria copallifera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998: e.T30839A9582139. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30839A9582139.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/30839/9582139. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
Wikidata ☰ Q3555021 entry
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