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Vateria copallifera (Retz.) Alston

Vateria copallifera

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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'.

Culture

Known as හල් (hal) in Sinhala.

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.
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Vateria copallifera: Brief Summary

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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'.

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