Atalantia rotundifolia Tree- Wild Lemon - Wal Dehi
SLF 0000Common Classification Common Names Wild Lemon Sinhala Name Wal Dehi, Val dehi Scientific Classification Family Rutaceae Genus Atalantia Scientific Name Atalantia rotundifolia Synonym Atalantia ceylanica var. rotundifolia Ecology Category Herb Growth Habit Small-Tree Duration Perennial Origin Endemic Status Threatened Property Culinary / Edible No Use as Herb Yes Other Use n/a Poisoned / Toxin No
Atalantia rotundifolia is a species of Rutaceae family endemic to Sri Lanka and the plant called in Sinhalese as Wal Dehi or Val Dehi (Lemon Vine). It is slow growing small tree grows up to 2 -3 meters in height. It is occurs naturally on scrub jungle in low country wet zone. It is rare plant used in Ayurveda medicine.
