Gyrinops walla

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
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 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. 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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