Native

Red Sandersගම්මාලු (Gammalu)

Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.

Red Sanders 1

Plant Information

Scientific Name
Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.
Family
Fabaceae
Category
Native

Description

  • Genus: Pterocarpus
  • Habit: Large tree
  • Origin: Native
  • Conservation Status: NT - Near Threatened
  • Legal Status: Not protected
  • Features: Medicinal bark, yellow flowers, valuable timber
  • Note: Different from Pterocarpus santalinus (Rath Handun)