Shorea ovalifolia (Pini Beraliya) Seedlings – Critically Rare Medicinal Tree, Endemic to Sri Lanka
 
Quantity : 05 Seedlings

Shorea ovalifolia, locally known as Pini Beraliya, is one of Sri Lanka’s rarest and most treasured endemic tree species, first introduced to the world in 1864 by British botanist Henry Thwaites. With deep cultural, medicinal, and ecological significance, this majestic flowering tree is now being reintroduced for conservation, medicinal use, and botanical cultivation.


🔴 Extinct in the Wild – A Second Chance to Grow
Once believed to be Extinct in the Wild (EW)—as recorded in the 2012 National Red Data List—Shorea ovalifolia survived only in botanical gardens for over a century. Now, through rare seedling propagation, conservationists and collectors have the opportunity to restore this iconic species in protected and managed environments.


🌳 Botanical Features of Pini Beraliya
Type: Large flowering tree (Angiosperm, Dicotyledon)
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Height: Grows up to 35 meters
Flowers: White with five petals, highlighted by vibrant yellow stamens; blooms once per year
Genus: Shorea (17 Shorea species are endemic to Sri Lanka)
Habitat: Thrives in moist tropical zones with rich soil and partial sunlight during early growth


🌿 Medicinal & Cultural Significance
Traditionally revered in Sri Lanka, Pini Beraliya has long-standing use in Ayurvedic medicine and is admired for its elegant, aromatic flowers. Its medicinal properties and natural aesthetic make it suitable for botanical gardens, reforestation efforts, and ethnobotanical research.

📦 Available Seedlings for Sale
Grown from protected stock in controlled, ethical nurseries
Suitable for conservation planting, medicinal gardens, and rare plant collectors
Secure packaging and global shipping options
Bulk and institutional orders welcome


🛡️ Why This Tree Matters
🌍 Endemic to Sri Lanka – Cannot be found naturally anywhere else on Earth
🔁 Rewilding Potential – Help bring back a species once lost in the wild
💊 Medicinal Heritage – Support for traditional knowledge and healing
🌳 Botanical Rarity – A crown jewel for collectors and nature lovers