Vateria indica

Type of Plant
Trade Name
White damar, Indian copal tree
Local Name
Vellappayin
Family
Leaf Type
Habit
Tree
Leaf Shape
Phyllotaxy
Colour of Flower/Inflorescence
Fruit type
Uses
A semi solid fat,obtained from seeds are used for illumination and for the manufacture of candles. It is edible and used for cooking. The resin exuded by the tree is commercially important. Wood is used for tea chest, packing cases, planking and commercial plywood and for the manufacture of match splints.
Other Details
Habit
Leaf
Flower
Fruit