Phyllanthus myrtifolius
Mousetail plant | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Phyllanthaceae |
Genus: | Phyllanthus |
Species: | P. myrtifolius |
Binomial name | |
Phyllanthus myrtifolius (Wight.) Muell. Arg. | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Phyllanthus myrtifolius, known as 'Mousetail plant' or 'Myrtele-leaf leaf-flower', is a shrub belonging to the Phyllanthus genus of Family Phyllanthaceae endemic to island of Sri Lanka.
Leaves
numerous in 2-3's on suppressed branchlets, lanceolate-linear.
Trunk
stems numerous, irregular; branchlets resemble pinnate leaves; B- vertically fissured; young parts finely pubescent.
Flowers
Inflorescence - several together in lax clusters.
Fruits
purplish red to greenish, small, depressed, slightly 3-lobed, capsule.
Ecology
along water courses in forest; gardens.
Uses
hedges; ornamental.
Culture
Known as ගඟ වැරැල්ල (gaga werella) in Sinhala.
References
- ↑ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved June 21, 2014.
External links
- http://www.bonsaihunk.us/Phyllanthus.html
- http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/186360/
- http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/np50116a013?journalCode=jnprdf
- http://www.hkflora.com/v2/leaf/euphor_show_plant.php?plantid=1095
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