Primary Specimen
BOTANICAL RECORD #0055

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Ceylon Ironwood, Palu
Division
Timber
Classification
Native to South Asia (Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar). Not endemic.
Durability Rating
Very High – Class 1
Preservation
Protected in Sri Lanka

Architectural Application

Heavy-duty structural timber: Used for bridge beams, railway sleepers, and foundation piles where extreme load-bearing is required.

Outdoor longevity: Ideal for exposed structural elements in eco-resorts (posts and decking) as it does not require chemical preservatives.

Biodiversity integration: In landscape architecture, it is a "keystone species" for dry-zone projects, used to attract and support local fauna.

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