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Trincomalee Wood

හල්මිල්ල சவண்டலை

Berrya cordifolia

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Trincomalee Wood
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Overview

Berrya cordifolia, the Trincomalee wood, is a species of tree native to much of tropical Asia and introduced to Africa. It is also found in the forests of Christmas Island.
It is widely used for timber, and its bark is used for fibers. The wood has a number of uses, including furniture and historical applications in shipbuilding. It grows up to 27 meters tall.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Berrya cordifolia — CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (TA): சவண்டலை — CC BY-SA 4.0