Dimorphocalyx glabellus Thwaites

Dimorphocalyx glabellus is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small evergreen tree endemic to Sri Lanka.

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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