Gordonia speciosa
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Gordonia speciosa | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Theaceae |
Genus: | Gordonia |
Species: | G. speciosa
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Binomial name | |
Gordonia speciosa (Gardner) Choisy
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Gordonia speciosa is a species of plant in the family Theaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.
Uses
Ornamental; Bark - medicinal; Wood - light construction.
Culture
It is known as "රතු මිහිරිය - rathu mihiriya" in Sinhala.
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