Hopea parviflora(in English)
Malabar Iron Wood
Scientific Name: Hopea parviflora
Synonyms:Syzigium fruticosum
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Local Names: കമ്പകം, തമ്പകം,ഇരുമ്പകം (Malayalam)
Habit: Lofty evergreen tree
Habitat: Evergreen forests and sacred groves
Ecological Importance:
Hopea is a larval 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.
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Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department
Research Unit, Peermade