Gyrinops walla
| Gyrinops walla | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gyrinops |
| Species: | Gyrinops walla |
| Binomial name | |
| Gyrinops walla Gaertn. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Aquilaria walla H. Hallier | |
Gyrinops walla[1] is a species in the genus Gyrinops of the Thymelaeaceae family. It was described by Joseph Gaertner. The tree grows up to 15 m high. Its bark is thin and brownish-grey color. Leaves are 1–6 mm long and yellowish-white flower’s pedicels are 3–4 mm long.[2]
Gyrinops walla is found in wet zone of Sri Lanka and very rarely in southwest India. It uses as agarwood and agarwood resin.[3] The tree has commercial value that resulted to smuggling. In Sri Lanka, it is known as "Walla patta".[4] Due to the demand of the tree, Sadaharitha Plantations Limited released a study on growing Gyrinops walla in home gardens. Some organizations conducted the research with the support of the Sri Lankan government.[5]
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Wikispecies has information related to: Gyrinops walla |
- ↑ Gaertn., 1791 In: Fruct. 2: 276. I. 140
- ↑ "Gyrinops walla". Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ "Agarwood resin production and resin quality of Gyrinops walla Gaertn". Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walla patta (Gyrinops walla): The tree to preserve". Department of Wildlife Conservation. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walla Patta Receives New Lease Of Life". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
External links
- Wallapatta smugglers running rampant
- No Wallapatta permits until cultivation – Govt
- ‘Minister’s proposal leads to destruction of Walla Patta trees’
- Video: IGP orders all police stations to be aware of Walla-Patta smugglers
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