മലയാളത്തിൽ വായിക്കാൻ Malabar Iron Wood Scientific Name : Hopea parviflora Synonyms: Syzigium fruticosum Family: Dipterocarpaceae Local Names: കമ്പകം, ത മ്പകം,ഇരു മ്പകം (Malayalam) Habit: Lofty evergreen tree Habitat: Evergreen forests and sacred groves Ecological Importance: Hopea is a l arval host plant for butterflies including Large Oak Blue , Centuare Oak Blue , Long Banded Silverline etc. Economic Importance: Timber is very hard and durable timber and used for making railway sleepers, wooden bridges and Elephant Craal where high strength and durability is required. Buttressing give extra stability Leaves Inflorescence Winged fruits Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department Research Unit, Peermade
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