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Actephila excelsa

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Actephila excelsa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Rosids
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Phyllanthaceae
Genus:
Actephila
Species:
A. excelsa
Binomial name
Actephila excelsa

Actephila excelsa is a species of plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Leaves

very variable, oblong-linear to braodly oval, tapering base.

Trunk

Bark - lenticulate, dark brown, leaf-scarred.

Flowers

small, axillary clusters.

Fruits

dark green, 3-lobed capsule on long stalk; persistent calyx at base.

Ecology

montane and rain forest understory

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