Gyrinops walla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Gyrinops
Species:
G. walla
Binomial name
Gyrinops walla
Synonyms

Aquilaria walla H.Hallier

Gyrinops walla[2] is a species of plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It was described by Joseph Gaertner. The tree grows up to 15 m high. Its bark is thin and brownish-grey color. Leaves are 1–6 mm long and yellowish-white flower's pedicels are 3–4 mm long.[3]

Gyrinops walla is found in wet zone of Sri Lanka and very rarely in southwest India. It is harvested for agarwood and agarwood resin.[4] The tree has commercial value that resulted to smuggling. In Sri Lanka, it is known as "Walla patta".[5] Due to the demand of the tree, Sadaharitha Plantations Limited released a study on growing Gyrinops walla in home gardens. Some organizations conducted the research with the support of the Sri Lankan government.[6]

Gyrinops walla has been assessed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, due to its harvesting for agarwood. The species does occur in one protected area of Sri Lanka: Sinharaja Forest Reserve.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Oldfield, S. & Ediriweera, S. (2022). "Gyrinops walla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T173914536A173914568. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. ↑ Gaertn., 1791 In: Fruct. 2: 276. I. 140
  3. ↑ "Gyrinops walla". Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Agarwood resin production and resin quality of Gyrinops walla Gaertn". Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Walla patta (Gyrinops walla): The tree to preserve". Department of Wildlife Conservation. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "Walla Patta Receives New Lease Of Life". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 26 February 2016.


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