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Vateria copallifera

Synonyms: Elaeocarpus copallifer (homotypic); Elaeocarpus copalliferus; Vateria acuminata (heterotypic)

Wikipedia Abstract

Vateria copallifera is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. 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.
View Wikipedia Record: Vateria copallifera

Endangered Species

Status: Endangered
View IUCN Record: Vateria copallifera

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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0