Kingdom Plantae Family Euphorbiaceae Rank Species | Order Malpighiales Genus Dimorphocalyx | |
Similar Dimorphocalyx, Drypetes sepiaria, Garcinia spicata, Cleistanthus, Drypetes |
Dimorphocalyx glabellus is a species of family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small evergreen tree endemic to Sri Lanka.
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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
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