Kingdom Plantae Family Dilleniaceae Rank Species | Order unplaced Genus Dillenia | |
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Similar Dillenia triquetra, Dipterocarpus zeylanicus, Canarium zeylanicum, Pericopsis mooniana, Mastixia tetrandra | ||
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.
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Vernacular names
Tamil:Naiteku Telgu:Chinna Kalinga Sinhalese:Godapara
Ecology
disturbed sites, scrub.
Uses
Wood - furniture, light construction; fruit - medicinal.
References
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