Sinharaja forest. S.W. Ceylon. Weddegale entrance. Near small stream. Wet, evergreen
Coordinates
Minimum elevation (m)
200
Maximum elevation (m)
200
Start date
1979/10/19
End date
1979/10/19
Family
Cornaceae
Identification
Mastixia nimalii Kosterm.
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Field notes
Tree 20 m tall, dbh. 40 cm. No buttresses. Lower 4 m of bole with conspicucouslongitudinal 5 mm wide rough ridges, open and pale at the top (lenticels). Live bark soft, juicy, yellowish. Buds green.