Common name in Sri Lanka is Naa tree (iron wood)
Mesua ferrea
PES Database
| Common Name(s) | Na/ Iron wood |
| Botanical Name | Mesua ferrea |
| Origin of species | Native |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy | V9 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE : 65 | |
| Photosynthetic Biomass | |
| -Weight per leaf | -2.4g |
| -Leaf cycle | -Annual |
| -Length | -7-15cm |
| -Width | -1.5 – 3.5 cm |
| -Texture | – |
| Conservation Status | |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Crown type | Conical |
| Propagation method | Seed |
| Root type | Tap deep root |
| Preferred Soils | Wide range of soils |
| Impact on Soil | Enhance soil structure |
| Salinity tolerance | |
| Human uses | |
| Economic Importance | Timber, medicine, seed oil, cosmetic |
| Distribution | Wet, intermediate and dry zone |
| Light preferences | Full sun |
| Flowering time | March -April |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fruit type | Dehiscent dry fruit |