Gyrinops walla
Gyrinops walla[1] is a species in the genus Gyrinops of the family Thymelaeaceae. It was described by Joseph Gaertner. The tree grows up to 15 m high. Its bark is thin and brownish-grey color. Leaves are 1–6 mm long and yellowish-white flower's pedicels are 3–4 mm long.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Gyrinops |
| Species: | G. walla |
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Aquilaria walla H.Hallier | |
Gyrinops walla is found in wet zone of Sri Lanka and very rarely in southwest India. It uses as agarwood and agarwood resin.[3] The tree has commercial value that resulted to smuggling. In Sri Lanka, it is known as "Walla patta".[4] Due to the demand of the tree, Sadaharitha Plantations Limited released a study on growing Gyrinops walla in home gardens. Some organizations conducted the research with the support of the Sri Lankan government.[5]
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Wikispecies has information related to Gyrinops walla |
- Gaertn., 1791 In: Fruct. 2: 276. I. 140
- "Gyrinops walla". Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- "Agarwood resin production and resin quality of Gyrinops walla Gaertn". Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- "Walla patta (Gyrinops walla): The tree to preserve". Department of Wildlife Conservation. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
- "Walla Patta Receives New Lease Of Life". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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