Memecylon capitellatum

Memecylon capitellatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
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 ;

Memecylon capitellatum is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. 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

^ "Melastomataceae.Net - MELnames".

Sources

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[1] "Melastomataceae.Net - MELnames".

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