BOTANICAL RECORD #0070
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Velvet Apple, Mabolo
Division
Timber
Classification
Introduced to Sri Lanka (origin: Philippines). Not native, not endemic
Durability Rating
Medium – Class 3
Preservation
Not threatened (cultivated species)
Architectural Application
Not commonly used for construction
Suitable for home gardens and agroforestry
Provides dense shade and aesthetic value
Useful in tropical landscape design and biodiversity-friendly planting systems