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'.
Vateria copallifera | |
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Scientific classification | |
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 | |
Synonyms | |
Elaeocarpus copalliferus Retz. Hemiphractum oxyandrum Turcz. |
Culture edit
Known as හල් (hal) in Sinhala.
References edit
- ^ Ashton, P. (1998). "Vateria copallifera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T30839A9582139. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30839A9582139.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.