Allophylus zeylanicus
# Allophylus zeylanicus

Allophylus zeylanicus (Sinhala: වල් කොබ්බෑ - wal kobbe) is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

## Description

The appearance of the Allophylus zeylanicus is usually of a small shrub or treelet. The leaves are oval in shape with points at the end, with entire margins. The bark is a whitish color, the young shots are covered in small hairs. The flowers are red, ovoid, smooth. The whole plant is used in medicinal purposes.

## Habitat and ecology

This plant species can be found in lowland areas, wetlands, and evergreen forests. The Allophylus zeylanicus is part of a terrestrial system. The Allophylus zeylanicus will occur within and up to 2000m of the montane zone.

