Haldina Tree - Kolon
SLF 0000Common Classification Common Names Haldina, Kadam Sinhala Name Kolon Scientific Classification Family Rubiaceae Genus Haldina Scientific Name Haldina cordifolia Synonym Adina cordifolia Ecology Category Wood Growth Habit Tree Duration Perennial Origin Indigenous Status Natural Property Culinary / Edible No Use as Herb No Other Use Timber Poisoned / Toxin Yes
Haldina cordifolia, commonly called as Haldina or Kadam is a deciduous tree, can grows up to 20 meters height or more and native to Sri Lanka, India and some countries of South Asia. It is called in Sinhalese as 'Kolon' and found on forest areas of lowland dry zone in Sri Lanka. Timber of Kolon Tree that excellent quality and attractive appearance, has been classified as 'Special Class Timber' by Sri Lanka Timber Cooperation and widely used for make furniture.
