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Dimorphocalyx glabellus

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Euphorbiaceae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Malpighiales

Genus
  
Dimorphocalyx

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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

Dimorphocalyx glabellus Wikipedia