Phyllanthus myrtifolius


Phyllanthus myrtifolius, known as mousetail plant or myrtle-leaf leaf-flower, is a shrub belonging to the genus Phyllanthus of the family Phyllanthaceae endemic to island of Sri Lanka.

Description

Leaves are numerous in 2-3's on suppressed branchlets, lanceolate-linear.
Stems are numerous, irregular; branchlets resemble pinnate leaves; B- vertically fissured; young parts finely pubescent.
Inflorescence - several together in lax clusters.
Fruits are purplish red to greenish, small, depressed, slightly 3-lobed, capsule.

Habitat

Along water courses in forest; gardens.

Uses

Hedges; ornamental.

Culture

Known as ගඟ වැ‍රැල්ල in Sinhala.