Mesua ferrea L.

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

More information:  

https://www.floraofsrilanka.com/species/346