Elaeocarpus serratus, the Ceylon olive, is a tropical flowering plant in the family Elaeocarpaceae. It is a medium to large tree, with white flowers. It has a disjunctive distribution, with the species occurring in Sri Lanka and southern India, and in Assam, Bangladesh and other parts in the north of the Indian subcontinent.

White, tassel-like flowers are borne on a red axis in groups at the leaf nodes. The fruit is ovoid and fleshy about 2-3 cm, olive green, one-seeded, and edible. Habitat Sub-canopy species mostly found in forest edges - up to 900 m. Special Notes Native tree to Sri Lanka. Fruit rich in Vitamin C. Also also found in home gardens. Edible Uses

Ceylon Oliver tree which is locally known as weralu is a common tree in the country. The fruit of this tree is considered to be a delicacy. More information about it is on this page.

Jan 15, 2016 · Elaeocarpus serratus, also called Ceylon olive and Wild olive, is a species indigenous to Sri Lanka. Locally known as Veralu (Sinhala) and Karai or Ulankarai (Tamil), this tropical fruit is found in the Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China and South East Asia. The Veralu tree is a medium size tree with leaves similar to avocado.

Mar 16, 2014 · Elaeocarpus serratus, also called Ceylon olive and Wild olive, is a species indigenous to Sri Lanka. Locally known as Veralu (Sinhala) and Karai or Ulankarai (Tamil), this tropical fruit is found in the Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China and South East Asia. The Veralu tree is a medium size tree with leaves similar to avocado.

May 26, 2014 · It is an ornamental medium sized tree indigenous to Sri Lanka, producing smooth, ovoid green fruits. The fruit has nutritive and medicinal values.

Aug 11, 2016 · A common native tree of wet and intermediate zone forests from lowlands to about 900 m a.s.l. Often cultivated in home gardens for its edible fruits.

Gal weralu is a popular fruit in Sri Lanka. The tree is endemic to the island as well. You will find more information and images about it on this page.

Group: 1 Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) - I - Dicotyledons Family: Elaeocarpaceae Genus: Elaeocarpus Common sinhala name: Gal Weralu Habit: Tree Origin: Endemic National conservation status: VU-Vulnerable Legal status: Protected Similar species: All vernacular names:

Apr 9, 2019 · Blue olives are a type of Ceylon olive (Elaeocarpus serratus) indigenous to Sri Lanka. It grows in the west and centre of the island in medium size trees with leaves similar to the avocado. Known locally as Nil Veralu (in Sinhala), this tropical fruit is found across the Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China and South East Asia.