Calophyllum walkeri
About
Calophyllum walkeri is a species of flowering plant in the Calophyllaceae family. It is found only in Sri Lanka. It is reddish brown with dark streaks and is a strong, durable wood. It is used for beams, rafters, posts & door frames. It weighs about 46 lbs per cubic foot. It can be found in hill country in Sri Lanka. The leaves and bark have fragments. It is known as කින (Kina) in Sinhala.
- Family
- Calophyllaceae
How to use it
The wood of Calophyllum walkeri is highly valued for its strength and durability, making it ideal for construction. It is commonly used for beams, rafters, posts, and door frames, showcasing its practical applications in building and design.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Calophyllum walkeri
- Slug
- calophyllum-walkeri
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Calophyllaceae
- Genus
- Calophyllum
- Species
- walkeri
- Wikidata QID
- Q5023247
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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