Kingdom Plantae Family Rubiaceae Species D. sphaerocarpum | Order Gentianales Genus Discospermum | |
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Discospermum sphaerocarpum is a small tree of family Rubiaceae that is endemic to Sri Lanka. Sometimes due to various classifications it is accepted that the plant is also found in India. In Sri Lanka, this endemic species is commonly known as Tricalysia dalzellii in text books and field guides.
In culture
The plant known as Tricalysia dalzellii is known as "vella" by Sri Lankans.
References
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