Endemic

Stilt Root Treeහොර (Hora)

Dipterocarpus zeylanicus Thwaites

Stilt Root Tree 1

Plant Information

Scientific Name
Dipterocarpus zeylanicus Thwaites
Family
Dipterocarpaceae
Category
Endemic

Description

  • Genus: Dipterocarpus
  • Habit: Very large emergent tree
  • Origin: Endemic to Sri Lanka
  • Conservation Status: NT - Near Threatened
  • Legal Status: Not protected
  • Features: Resin production, valuable timber, rainforest canopy tree
  • Similar Species: Dipterocarpus insignis