Doona gardneri
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Doona gardneri is a species of flowering plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is a tree endemic to Sri Lanka. It is commonly known as red doon in English and rath dun (රත් දුන්) in Sinhalese.[1] It is a large tree native to lower montane rain forest, where it prefers deep, well-drained soils.[2] It grows in disjunct subpopulations at Ensalwatta, Adam's Peak, and Loolkandura at about 1,000 meters elevation.[1]
Uses
Its timber is used for heavy construction.
References
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- ↑ Gunatilleke, C. V. S., I. A. U. N. Gunatilleke, Ashton, P. M. S., & Ashton, P. S. (1998). Seedling Growth of Shorea (Dipterocarpaceae) Across an Elevational Range in Southwest Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Ecology, 14(2), 231–245. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2560007
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