Dipterocarpus hispidus

Dipterocarpus hispidus is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae, endemic to Sri Lanka.

Dipterocarpus hispidus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Genus: Dipterocarpus
Species:
D. hispidus
Binomial name
Dipterocarpus hispidus

Flowers

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Inflorescence - hardly branched raceme.

Uses

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Wood - construction timber, plywood.

Culture

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Known as බූ හොර (bu hora) in Sinhala.

References

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  1. ^ Ashton, P. (1998). "Dipterocarpus hispidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T30805A9578502. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30805A9578502.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.