Primary Specimen
BOTANICAL RECORD #0062

මඟුල් කරඳ

Indian Beech, Pongamia / Karanja Tree
Division
Timber
Classification
Native to Sri Lanka and South/Southeast Asia. Not endemic.
Durability Rating
Medium – Class 3
Preservation
Not threatened (Least Concern)

Architectural Application

Used in avenue planting and roadside landscaping due to shade and resilience
Valuable for soil stabilization and erosion control (nitrogen-fixing roots)
Seeds produce oil used in biofuel and eco-friendly industrial applications
Suitable for sustainable landscape design in dry and coastal zones
Timber applicable for minor construction, fencing, and utility wood

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