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Gordonia speciosa

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Gordonia speciosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Theaceae
Genus: Gordonia
Species:
G. speciosa
Binomial name
Gordonia speciosa
(Gardner) Choisy

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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