Pathan Ala (Beachystelma lankana)

Scientific Name :

Cophotis dumbara

Category :

Plants

Habitat & Distribution in Matale :

High-elevation forests.

Conservation Status :

Endangered

Physical Features & Identification :

  • Size: A small, herbaceous plant, typically growing to about 30 cm in height.
  • Appearance: Characterized by clusters of small, tubular flowers that are usually pale yellow or cream in color, with soft green leaves that grow opposite each other along the stems.
  • Distinctive Features: Its flowers are tubular with five-lobed petals, and the plant has a milky latex typical of the Apocynaceae family.

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