Dimorphocalyx glabellus
Appearance
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.
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In culture[edit]
It is known as "weli wenna" in Sinhala and "tentukki" in Tamil.
Uses[edit]
Whole plant is used as an important medicinal plant in Ayurveda.
References[edit]
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