- Source: Allophylus zeylanicus
Allophylus zeylanicus (Sinhala: වල් කොබ්බෑ - wal kobbe) is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Description
Allophylus zeylanicus grows as a small shrub or treelet. The leaves are oval in shape with points at the end, with entire margins. The bark is a whitish color, the young shots are covered in small hairs. The flowers are red, ovoid, and smooth.
Habitat and ecology
Allophylus zeylanicus is found in lowland areas, wetlands, and evergreen forests. It is part of a terrestrial system.
Allophylus zeylanicus occurs up to montane zone elevations of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Allophylus zeylanicus
- Allophylus
- List of Allophylus species
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- List of common trees and shrubs of Sri Lanka
- Rare, endangered and threatened plants of Kerala
- List of endangered plants
