Dimorphocalyx glabellus
Dimorphocalyx glabellus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Dimorphocalyx |
Species: | D. glabellus |
Binomial name | |
Dimorphocalyx glabellus (Thwaites | |
Varieties | |
Dimorphocalyx glabellus var. lawianus (Hook.f.) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr. |
Dimorphocalyx glabellus is a species of family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small evergreen tree endemic to Sri Lanka.
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Stem
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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