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 (බුළු හුලු කැප්පෙටියා)
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