Makulu (Tree)

Hydnocarpus venenata is a plant endemic to Sri Lanka. It grows as a tree of about 35 ft. high and produces timber suitable for light constructions
Hydnocarpus venenata is a plant endemic to the island of Sri Lanka. It grows as a tree of about 35 ft. high and produces timber that can be used in light constructions (Worthington, 1959). The bark is mealy-grey in colour (Worthington, 1959). The flowers are brown-white while the fruit is globular and brown in colour. Trees are majorly found in the dry zone stream sides below 2,500 ft. (Worthington, 1959).  Vernacular names Sinhala: මකුළු (Makulu)                                            Tamil:  மகுல் (Makul) Scientific classification Kingdom:  Plantae Order:  Malpighiales Family:  Achariaceae Genus:  Hydnocarpus Species: Hydnocarpus venenata References 1) Worthington, T.B., 1959. Ceylon trees. Ceylon trees. p.20. This page was last updated on 7 April 2022 For a complete tourist map follow this link: Lankapradeepa Tourist Map