Mallotus rhamnifolius


Mallotus rhamnifolius, the buckthorn-leaved kamala, is a species of understory, evergreen plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka.

Leaves

Simple, and opposite to subopposite, decussate; apex acute-acuminate: base rounded, entire; secondary nerves are 6-paired.

Flowers

Inflorescence - axillary spikes.

Fruits

3-seeded brownish capsule.

Common names

In parts of India, and Sri Lanka, the plant is known by many local names.
  • Malayalam - pee-tsjerou-ponnagam
  • Tamil - Marai-Yirdiyam
  • Telugu - Konda-Kunkumu
  • Sinhala - Bulu hulu keppetiya