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.