Kingdom Plantae Family Rubiaceae Scientific name Nargedia macrocarpa | Order Gentianales Genus Nargedia Rank Species | |
Nargedia macrocarpa is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
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Leaves
large, oblong to lanceolate, pointed ends.
Trunk
Bark - smooth, polished yellow.
Flowers
cream, rather small, 1-3 in axils.
Fruits
broadly ovoid berry, slightly tapering at ends; seeds 2-3.
Ecology
rain forest understory of wet zone.
Culture
Known as "වල් කෝපි - wal kopi" in Sinhala.
References
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