Nargedia macrocarpa
# Nargedia macrocarpa

Nargedia macrocarpa is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

## Leaves

large, oblong to lanceolate, pointed ends.

## Trunk

Bark - smooth, polished yellow.

## Flowers

cream, rather small, 1–3 in axils.

## Fruits

broadly ovoid berry, slightly tapering at ends; seeds 2–3.

## Ecology

rain forest understory of wet zone.

## Culture

Known as "වල් කෝපි - wal kopi" in Sinhala.

