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Common Name : Three-Leaf Walsura - Scientific Name : Walsura trifoliolata (Meliaceae) - Other Name : Kiri Koon, Malpedda (S)

Wilpattu

This is a tree that is found in the dry lowland forests of the country. It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

The conservation status of this species is regarded as “Least Concerned” (National Red list 2020).

The “Kiri Koon” grows up to a height of about 50 feet and produce large volumes of brownish yellow edible berries relished by many species of birds.

This is a common species found at many locations in Wilpattu. These trees will produce their greenish cream flowers during the month of March where the ends of all branches are covered by clusters of tiny flowers. The trees are laden with ripe berries during the months of June and July.

The author visits Wilpattu National Park regularly and will update this website with his field notes and photographs of individual leopards as well as other species of fauna & flora observed in the park. His primary goal in launching this website is to create awareness among the general public of the fascinating bio diversity of the park and to highlight the importance of protecting it for generations to come. The author’s study of the leopards will be of importance for anyone who may be keen to identify the leopards they photograph in Wilpattu and learn more about them.

Anyone who may be interested in using the information or the photographs contained in this website for any educational, research or commercial purpose is kindly requested to contact the author and obtain his consent prior to doing so. ( Email : kithsiri@wilpattu.com )