Mallotus rhamnifolius explained

Mallotus rhamnifolius, the buckthorn-leaved kamala,[1] is a species of understory, evergreen plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka.[2]

Leaves

Simple, and opposite to subopposite, decussate; apex acute-acuminate: base rounded, entire; secondary_nerves are 6-paired.[3]

Flowers

Inflorescence - axillary spikes.[4]

Fruits

3-seeded brownish capsule.

Common names

In parts of India, and Sri Lanka,[5] the plant is known by many local names.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mallotus rhamnifolius - Buckthorn-Leaved Kamala. 24 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Mallotus rhamnifolius - EUPHORBIACEAE. Biotik.org. 24 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Mallotus rhamnifolius. Indiabiodiversity.org. 24 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Mallotus rhamnifolius (EUPHORBIACEAE). Keralaplants.in. 24 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Ayurvedic Plants of Sri Lanka: Plants Details. Instituteofayurveda.org. 24 November 2021.

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