BOTANICAL RECORD #0068
රත්හඳුන්
Red Sandalwood, Red Sanders
Division
Timber
Classification
Native to India; introduced to Sri Lanka. Not endemic
Durability Rating
Very High – Class 1
Preservation
Overexploited due to high commercial value
Architectural Application
Used for high-value furniture, carvings, and specialty woodwork
Not commonly used for general construction due to rarity
Valuable for sustainable plantation forestry (controlled)
Produces natural dyes and extracts, supporting eco-industrial applications