Polyalthia korinti
(Dunal) Thwaites
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Description
A small tree. It grows 5 m tall. Young branches are yellow and hairy. The leaves are oval or sword shaped. The flowers are green and occur singly or in pairs. They can be in the axils of leaves or on woody lumps on the branches. The fruit are succulent, round and bright red.
Edible Uses
Its fruits are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in river forests and mangroves.
Where It Grows
Asia, Sri Lanka,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ul kenda, Uluvintai
References (1)
- Ashton, M. S., et al 1997, A Field Guide to the Common Trees and Shrubs of Sri Lanka. WHT Publications Ltd. p 104
