Memecylon capitellatum

Memecylon capitellatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Myrtales
Family:Melastomataceae
Genus:Memecylon
Species: M. capitellatum
Binomial name
Memecylon capitellatum
L.
Synonyms
  • Memecylon edule var. capitellatum (L.) C.B. Clarke
  • Memecylon capitellatum var. salicifolium Blume
  • Memecylon edule var. rottlerianum C.B. Clarke
  • Memecylon edule var. laetum C.B. Clarke
  • Memecylon walkeri Hook. ex C.B. Clarke [1]

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

  1. ↑ http://www.melastomataceae.net/MELnames/MELnames_Details.jsp?NameID=384758

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