Common names - Madras leaf flower ; Canoe weed Botanical name - Phyllanthus maderaspatensis Tamil names –MELA NELLI ‘upper phyllanthus’ Medicine for jaundice ; Contains resins, steroidsalkaloids,etc., to kill hepatitis B virus ; The plant shows anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activities. The seeds have diuretic properties;To treat flu, diabetes, headache, frequent menstruation, dysentery,and diabetes, this has been used ; Aggressive weed ; Used as fodder. In picture - Phyllanthus maderaspatensis plant in full !PD-self