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Pamburu - Wild Mandarine Tree
Common Classification |
Common Names | Wild Manarine, Pamburus |
Sinhala Name | Pamburu |
Scientific Classification |
Family | Rutaceae |
Genus | Pamburus |
Scientific Name | Pamburus missionis |
Synonym | Limonia missionis |
Ecology |
Category | Herb |
Growth Habit | Tree |
Duration | Perennial |
Origin | Indigenous |
Status | Natural |
Property |
Culinary / Edible | No |
Use as Herb | Yes |
Other Use | No |
Poisoned / Toxin | No |
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Pamburus missionis or simply called "Pamburu" is a species of monotypic genus 'Pamburus' belong to family Rutaceae. It is native to Sri Lanka India and some Asian countries. It is mid size tree grow up to 5-10 meters in height and some times may be 10 to 15 meters. It is occurs naturally in the low country wet zone. The plant has dark green foliage and it may be grow on gardens as a ornament. It is herbal plant used in Ayurveda system. The Pamburu is often confuse and misuse with Atalantia ceylanica called 'YakiNaran' tree which is small tree also belong to family Rutaceae.
Leaves of Pamburu