Doona gardneri explained

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. It is a large tree native to lower montane rain forest, where it prefers deep, well-drained soils.[1] It grows in disjunct subpopulations at Ensalwatta, Adam's Peak, and Loolkandura at about 1,000 meters elevation.

Uses

Its timber is used for heavy construction.

Notes and References

  1. 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