| 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 |
