Dimorphocalyx glabellus
Dimorphocalyx glabellus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Dimorphocalyx |
Species: | D. glabellus
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Binomial name | |
Dimorphocalyx glabellus | |
Varieties | |
Dimorphocalyx glabellus var. lawianus (Hook.f.) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr. |
Dimorphocalyx glabellus is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small evergreen tree endemic to Sri Lanka.
In culture[]
It is known as "weli wenna" in Sinhala and "tentukki" in Tamil.
Uses[]
Whole plant is used as an important medicinal plant in Ayurveda.
References[]
- http://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/263237
- http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-61904
- http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Dimorphocalyx+glabellus
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Categories:
- Codiaeae
- Endemic flora of Sri Lanka