Vateria copallifera

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Vateria copallifera
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Vateria
Species:
V. copallifera
Binomial name
Vateria copallifera
Synonyms

Elaeocarpus copalliferusRetz.Hemiphractum oxyandrumTurcz.

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'. A preparation made from this tree is used in preserving traditional manuscripts written on palm leaves. [2]

Culture

Known as හල් (hal) in Sinhala.

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References

  1. 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.
  2. https://www.ifla.org/traditional-paper-and-manuscript-preservation/