Memecylon capitellatum
| Memecylon capitellatum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Memecylon |
| Species: | M. capitellatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Memecylon capitellatum L. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Memecylon capitellatum is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is known as "weli kaha - වැලි කහ" by local Sinhalese people.
Uses
leaves, stem- medicinal; Wood - tool handles.
References
Sources
- http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/tro-20305366
- http://linnean-online.org/41196/
- http://www.mpnet.iora-rcstt.org/node/3195
- http://www.gbif.org/species/3867748/
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