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ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA

හොර

Sri Lanka Dipterocarp, Hora

Ideal for heavy structural applications such as beams, columns, and high-end furniture; eco-engineering use includes sus...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH INDIA

හල්මිල්ල

Trincomalee Ironwood / Berrya Wood

Suitable for medium-duty structural applications, joinery, and flooring. Can be integrated into eco-engineering projec...

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ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA

හල්

Ceylon Copal Tree

Excellent for eco-engineering projects requiring heavy structural timber; suitable for furniture, flooring, beams, and t...

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NATIVE TO AFRICA; LONG-NATURALIZED AND WIDELY CULTIVATED IN SRI LANKA. NOT ENDEMIC

සියඹලා

Tamarind

Suitable for heavy-duty furniture, tool handles, and rural construction Provides dense shade, ideal for roadside and pu...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH/SOUTHEAST ASIA. NOT ENDEMIC

වෙරළු

Ceylon Olive, Sri Lankan Olive

Not primarily used for structural timber Suitable for home gardens, agroforestry, and mixed cropping systems Provides ...

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INTRODUCED TO SRI LANKA (ORIGIN: PHILIPPINES). NOT NATIVE, NOT ENDEMIC

විල්ලුද

Velvet Apple, Mabolo

Not commonly used for construction Suitable for home gardens and agroforestry Provides dense shade and aesthetic value...

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INTRODUCED TO SRI LANKA (ORIGIN: CENTRAL AMERICA). NOT NATIVE, NOT ENDEMIC

ලාවුළු

Canistel, Eggfruit

Not used for construction\r\nSuitable for home gardens and agroforestry systems\r\nProvides food production and shade\r\...

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NATIVE TO INDIA; INTRODUCED TO SRI LANKA. NOT ENDEMIC

රත්හඳුන්

Red Sandalwood, Red Sanders

Used for high-value furniture, carvings, and specialty woodwork Not commonly used for general construction due to rarit...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH INDIA. NOT ENDEMIC

යකඩ මරං

Ironwood (Ceylon Ironwood – local usage), Anjani Tree

Suitable for heavy construction, tool handles, and durable outdoor uses Ideal for high-strength applications requiring ...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND INDO-PACIFIC COASTAL REGIONS. NOT ENDEMIC

මෝල්පෙන්ද (මොටමුණ්ඩ)

Indian Mangrove, Grey Mangrove

Critical for coastal protection and erosion control Used in mangrove restoration and shoreline stabilization projects ...

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NATIVE TO SOUTH ASIA (INCLUDING SRI LANKA IN CULTIVATION). NOT ENDEMIC

මී

Mahua Tree, Butter Tree

Suitable for light structural work, rural construction, and furniture Seeds yield oil used in biofuel, soap, and tradit...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH/SOUTHEAST ASIA. NOT ENDEMIC

මිල්ල

Milla Tall, Chaste Tree

Suitable for heavy construction, beams, and posts Can be used for furniture and flooring Performs well in tropical out...

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INTRODUCED TO SRI LANKA; NOT NATIVE, NOT ENDEMIC

මැංගුස්

Mangosteen, Purple Mangosteen

Not used for structural purposes Ideal for home gardens, agroforestry, and shaded landscape planting Provides microcli...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH/SOUTHEAST ASIA. NOT ENDEMIC.

මඟුල් කරඳ

Indian Beech, Pongamia / Karanja Tree

Used in avenue planting and roadside landscaping due to shade and resilience Valuable for soil stabilization and erosio...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA. NOT ENDEMIC.

බුළු

Beleric Myrobalan, Bahera

Timber suitable for light construction, packing cases, and interior work Not ideal for long-term outdoor structural use...

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ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA

බිනර

Binara Flower, Sri Lankan Exacum

Used in ornamental landscaping and garden design Suitable for ground cover and decorative planting Ideal for biodivers...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND PARTS OF SOUTH ASIA. NOT ENDEMIC.

බටදොඹ

Wild Jamun, Ceylon Syzygium

Suitable for medium to heavy construction, including beams and posts Can be used for rural structures, fencing, and too...

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NATIVE TO THE TROPICAL REGIONS OF ASIA, INCLUDING SRI LANKA. NOT ENDEMIC.

පැඟිරි

Citronella Grass, Lemongrass (Citronella type)

Not used as structural material Ideal for natural pest-repellent landscaping (mosquito control) Suitable for bio-barri...

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NATIVE TO SOUTH ASIA (SRI LANKA, INDIA, BANGLADESH, MYANMAR). NOT ENDEMIC.

පලු

Ceylon Ironwood, Palu

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

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NATIVE TO SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, INCLUDING SRI LANKA; NOT ENDEMIC.

නිල් වෙරළු

Blue Marble Tree, Blue Olive Berry Tree

Suitable for heavy carpentry, beams, furniture, and small structural uses Dense wood → resistant to moisture → good...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA; CONSIDERED NATIVE AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT IN SRI LANKA

නා

Ceylon Ironwood, Indian Rose Chestnut

Suitable for heavy structural construction, beams, columns, and long-life infrastructure Extremely durable → ideal fo...

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NATIVE TO TROPICAL ASIA, EAST AFRICA, AND THE PACIFIC; NATURALLY FOUND IN COASTAL AREAS OF SRI LANKA

දොඹ

Alexandrian Laurel, Indian Laurel, Tamanu Tree

Timber suitable for boat building, exterior joinery, and coastal structures High resistance to salt and wind → ideal ...

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NATIVE TO EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA; NOT ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA (OCCASIONALLY CULTIVATED).

දොඩම්පනා

orangeberry, gin berry

Not suitable for timber or structural applications Can be used in vertical gardens, trellises, and green walls Support...

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NATIVE TO SOUTHEAST ASIA; WIDELY CULTIVATED IN SRI LANKA. NOT ENDEMIC.

දුරියන්

Durian

Timber can be used for light furniture, interior paneling, and small carpentry Large canopy provides shade and microcli...

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NATIVE TO TROPICAL ASIA (INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, ETC.). NOT ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA.

දුම්මල

Dammar resin trees, Black dhup (Canarium strictum), Shorea dammar sources (e.g., sal dammar trees)

Timber from dammar resin trees is not typically used for primary structural elements because the trees are exploited for...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA (NOT ENDEMIC)

දිවුල්

Woodapple

Timber suitable for light furniture, tool handles, and small interior carpentry Deep root system supports soil stabiliz...

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NATIVE TO SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, NATURALIZED IN SRI LANKA. NOT ENDEMIC.

දියපර

Shrubby Dillenia, Simpoh Ayer (in Malaysia / SE Asia)

Timber not suitable for load-bearing use Excellent for hedges, erosion control, and aesthetic planting Dense, shrubby ...

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ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA

දවුල් කුරුඳු

True Cinnamon, Ceylon Cinnamon

Timber is unsuitable for load-bearing structures Can be used in light decorative carpentry, handicrafts, and eco-friend...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA (NOT ENDEMIC)

තේක්ක

Teak

Excellent for load-bearing structures, outdoor decking, and premium furniture Natural durability reduces need for chemi...

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NATIVE TO SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, INCLUDING SRI LANKA. NOT ENDEMIC.

ගොරකා

Malabar Tamarind, Garcinia, Brindleberry

Not suitable for structural timber Valuable in agroforestry systems for mixed cropping Can be integrated into food-for...

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ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA

ගොඩපර

Godapara, Sometimes referred to simply as Dillenia

Suitable for light structural elements and carpentry (furniture, window frames) when dried and treated correctly Modera...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH & SOUTHEAST ASIA.

ගම්මාලු

Cluster Fig, Indian Fig Tree

Suitable for temporary structures, light carpentry, and ornamental use Spreading roots stabilize soil → useful for ri...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT.

කෝන්

Kusum Tree, Ceylon Oak, Lac Tree

Suitable for load-bearing rural structures Good for outdoor posts and structural framing when properly seasoned Deep r...

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NATIVE TO THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT; WIDELY NATURALIZED AND CULTIVATED IN SRI LANKA. NOT ENDEMIC.

කොහොඹ

Neem, Indian Lilac

Timber suitable for interior joinery, doors, window frames, and furniture Natural insect-repellent properties reduce ne...

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NATIVE TO SOUTH ASIA

කොස්

Jackfruit, Jack Tree

Suitable for interior structural components and furniture Traditionally used in roof beams and carved temple architec...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA (NOT ENDEMIC)

කොලොන්

Indian Kino Tree (same as Kekuna), Kolon Tree (local English usage)

Suitable for light timber construction and furniture Can be used in reforestation or eco-landscaping projects Mode...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA

කුඹුක්

Arjuna Tree

Excellent for structural timber in eco-conscious building Strong root system → ideal for riverbank stabilization an...

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NATIVE TO SOUTH ASIA, INTRODUCED IN SOME PLANTATIONS IN SRI LANKA (NOT ENDEMIC)

කැටකෑල

Beechwood, Gmelina

Suitable for light structural and furniture applications Fast-growing → good for sustainable timber plantations in ...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA (NOT ENDEMIC)

කැකුණ 

Indian Kino Tree , Malabar Kino Tree

Suitable for light structural components and furniture Can be used in eco-landscape restoration due to moderate growt...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA (NOT ENDEMIC)

කළුවර 

Black Ebony, Ironwood

Excellent for interior architectural detailing, doors, panels, and furniture Can be used in load-bearing applications...

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ENDEMIC TO SRI LANKA

කළුමැදිරිය 

Ceylon Ebony, Sri Lankan Ebony

Suitable for high-end interior finishes, decorative panels, inlays Not typically used for large structural elements d...

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NATIVE TO SRI LANKA AND SOUTH ASIA (NOT ENDEMIC)

ඒකවේරිය

Ceylon Oak, Kusum Tree, Lac Tree

Suitable for heavy structural members in rural construction Good for outdoor structural use (high natural durability)...

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NATIVE SCIENTIFIC NAME: BOMBAX CEIBA FAMILY: MALVACEAE

ඉඹුල්

Silk Cotton Tree

Not suitable for structural load-bearing elements Can be used for lightweight interior components or temporary struct...

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SCIENTIFIC NAME: FICUS RACEMOSA FAMILY: MORACEAE

අට්ටික්කා

Cluster Fig

Suitable for riverbank stabilization (strong spreading root system) Good for urban heat reduction and landscape shadi...

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NATIVE

අංකෙන්ද

White Bark Acacia

*Suitable for rural structural timber, fence posts, and load-bearing.Good for soil stabilization projects (strong root s...