Holarrhena mitis
| Holarrhena mitis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Holarrhena |
| Species: | H. mitis |
| Binomial name | |
| Holarrhena mitis | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Carissa mitis Vahl | |
Holarrhena mitis is a small, fragrant-flowered tree in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in Sri Lanka at elevations below 1,500 feet (460 m). It has smooth, white bark and soft, fine-grained, yellow-white wood. The wood and bark have been used to treat fevers and dysentery. Common names include kiri-mawara or kiri-walla in Sinhala and kuluppalai in Tamil.
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