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. Leaves. Numerous in 2-3's on suppressed branchlets, lanceolate-linear. Trunk. Stems numerous, irregular; branchlets resemble pinnate leaves; B- vertically fissured; young parts finely pubescent. Flowers. Inflorescence - several together in lax clusters. Fruits. Purplish red to greenish, small, depressed, slightly 3-lobed, capsule. Ecology. Along water courses in forest; gardens. Uses. Hedges; ornamental. Culture. Known as ගඟ වැ‍රැල්ල (ganga werella) in Sinhala.