Bridelia moonii is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is found in wet lowland forests and is endemic to Sri Lanka. It grows to maximum height of 15 meters.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
| Genus: | Bridelia |
| Species: | B. moonii
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| Binomial name | |
| Bridelia moonii | |
It is listed as vulnerable according to the latest IUCN Red List report from 1998.[1]
Characteristics edit
The plant has a yellowish-grey trunk, with the bark of mature trees being cracked into multiple pieces. The tree has bright green oblong leaves, and round, globose fruits. The fruits are about 1 cm in diameter and turn reddish-purple when ripe.
Culture edit
Known as පත් කෑල (path kela) in Sinhala.
References edit
- ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Bridelia moonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32585A9711623. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32585A9711623.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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