I think this is a seedling of Vateria indica (Vateria malabarica), the white damar tree. We call it Vella payin in Malayalam. I too have planted a few seedlings. It is a huge beautiful tree seen quite often along riparian stretches in the Kerala Western Ghats. People tap it for its resin and many a time unsustainable tapping kills the tree! Regards, Sandhya
On Oct 22, 12:24 pm, Mohina Macker <[email protected]> wrote: > I recently planted this dipterocarpus sapling, also known as uud in local > parlance, in my place near alibaug. It would be really good if the species > can be identified. > Many thanks in advance > mohina macker > > dipterocarpus a.jpg > 169KViewDownload > > dipterocarpus 2a.jpg > 212KViewDownload > > dipterocarpus 3a.jpg > 337KViewDownload
