| Common Name(s) |
Beraliya |
| Botanical Name |
Shorea megistophylla |
| Origin of species |
Endemic |
| Family |
Dipterocarpaceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy |
V9 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE |
242 |
| Photosynthetic Biomass |
|
| -Weight per leaf |
-1 g |
| -Leaf cycle |
-Annual |
| -Length |
-13 cm |
| -Width |
-5 cm |
| -Texture |
– |
|
|
| Conservation Status |
Critically endangered |
| Growth Rate |
Very slow |
| Crown type |
Columnar |
| Propagation method |
Seed |
| Root type |
Tap deep |
| Preferred Soils |
Loam soils |
| Impact on Soil |
Soil quality enhance |
| Salinity tolerance |
No |
| Human uses |
Edible fat |
| Economic Importance |
Seed, Edible fat, medicine, timber |
| Distribution |
Low and mid country wet zone |
| Light preferences |
Semi shade |
| Flowering time |
|
| Flower Color |
Pink |
| Fruit type |
Dry fruit |
