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.

Vateria copallifera is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. More

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. References - * Ashton, P. 1998. Vateria copallifera. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded 24 August 2007. More