Kingdom Plantae Family Melastomataceae Rank Species | Order Myrtales Genus Memecylon | |
Similar Memecylon umbellatum, Memecylon edule, Memecylon, Melastomataceae, Myrtales | ||
Memecylon capitellatum is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is known as "weli kaha - වැලි කහ" by local Sinhalese people.
Uses
leaves, stem- medicinal; Wood - tool handles.
References
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