Genus Vateria

Vateria is a genus of plant in family Dipterocarpaceae.

Species in the genus Vateria of plants

 
 

Vateria copallifera - 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.

 
 

White dammar - The resin extracted by scratching the tree's bark is used as a natural incense in India. The stilbenoids in resins have been shown to have some anti-tumour effects. The resin is used as an Ayurvedic medicine.