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