Phyllanthus debilis (Ela Pitawakka)

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Phyllanthus debilis (?? ???????? ) is a medicinal plant used in traditional systems of medicine in Sri Lanka. whole plant is used as a remedy for diabetes mellitus. The branches are smooth. The leaves are smooth and sharply angled.

  • Common Name In Sri Lanka: Ela Pitawakka (?? ????????)
  • Scientific Name: Phyllanthus debilis
  • Habitat: Naturalized in low elevation, disturbed areas such as yards and other urban sites, also in open areas such as lava fields
  • Average Height: 30 cm to 50 cm

Phyllanthus debilis is part of the catalog of ayurvedic medicinal plants of Sri Lanka.