Botanical name:
Mesua ferrea L.
Family:
Calophyllaceae
Vernacular names:
Na (S)
Ironwood (E), Ceylon Ironwood (E), Na Tree (E), Ironwood Tree (E), Indian Rose Chestnut (E), Poached Egg Tree (E), Cobra’s Saffron (E)
Naka (T), Nakamaram (T), Punnakam (T)
Habit:
Large Tree
Origin:
Native
National conservation status:
LC- Least Concern
Global conservation status:
Uses:
Ornamental, Timber, Medicinal
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