Common Name(s) |
Pelan |
Botanical Name |
Bhesa ceylonica |
Origin of species |
Endemic |
Family |
Centroplacaceae |
AF notation / physiognomy |
V9 |
Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE |
04 |
Photosynthetic Biomass |
|
– Weight per leaf |
-1.9 g |
– Leaf cycle |
-Annual |
– Length |
-10-14 cm |
– Width |
-4cm |
– Texture |
– |
|
|
Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
Growth Rate |
Slow |
Crown type |
Open broad crown |
Propagation method |
Seed |
Root type |
Tap deep |
Preferred Soils |
Sandy to loam moist soils |
Impact on Soil |
Soil quality enhance |
Salinity tolerance |
No |
Human uses |
|
Economic Importance |
Timber |
Distribution |
Wet zone low country |
Light preferences |
Full sun |
Flowering time |
|
Flower Color |
Green |
Fruit type |
Fleshy fruit |