Chlorocarpa pentaschista

Botanical Description

Chlorocarpa pentaschista is a large evergreen tree[ 464 Title A Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon Publication Author Trimen H.; continued by Hooker J.D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Dulau and Co; London. Year 1898 ISBN Description Very dated, but still a useful work. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. There is some confusion over the correct identity of this tree, but it most likely produces a useful wood that is employed locally. It might also be the source of a medicinal seed oil, though this use is more likely to be ascribed to Hydnocarpus alpinus Wight[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].